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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

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

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical36mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical80h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical100m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical$975

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Thickness
8.7mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.329
H-50
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
80h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$975

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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.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical for its superior fit and finish, clean and unique design, and overall value, with one owner calling it a significant step up in build quality. The watch measures 36mm wide with a 41.7mm lug-to-lug and 12.8mm thickness. Some owners express concern over its mineral crystal, with one noting the bezel's detents are "kinda whatever." On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical highly for its build quality and value proposition.

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