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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsLorier Hydra SIII

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
8.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
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
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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