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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsBremont ionBird

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
ionBird43mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
ionBird40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
ionBird
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
ionBird$5,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
43mm
Thickness
8.7mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.329
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$5,800

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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.

Bremont ionBird

Owners report the Bremont ionBird is overpriced and features a printed dial with a poorly placed date window at 4:30, which some find visually disruptive. However, some owners suggest its case finishing is superior to competitors. The 43mm titanium Bremont ionBird GMT is powered by a COSC-certified BE-93-2AV automatic movement and retails for $5,795. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Bremont ionBird's date window placement and price point to be significant drawbacks.

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