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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsBell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
8.7mm
13.3mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.329
BR-CAL.323
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
70 hoursh
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$7,992

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle

Owners widely praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 36 MM Blue Diamond Eagle's design, dial, and the contrast between brushed and polished finishes, finding it a compelling integrated steel sports watch. One owner notes the crown can be fussy. The £4k price is considered high, especially given the SW300-1 movement. On balance, owners find the Bell & Ross BR-05 36 MM Blue Diamond Eagle's design and finishing compelling, though the price point is a significant consideration.

Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

The Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel is noted for its integration of the Kenissi movement into the BR-03 case, featuring a layered dial with a reoriented power reserve indicator. Owners find the lume bright, though less so in person than in images, and appreciate the comfort and unique dial variations, viewing it as an experimental piece. Reviewers note the three-date window is less clear than a single date display and find the blue dial's shininess excessive.

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