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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsNivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
Antarctic Spider
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic Spider
MSRP $945

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
Antarctic Spider38mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
Antarctic Spider38h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
Antarctic Spider200m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
Antarctic Spider$945

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
8.7mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.329
Sellita SW200
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
38h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$945

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic for its historically significant design and excellent wearability, particularly its thin case and non-modern sizing. Reviewers note its charming versatility and faithful vintage execution, with one owner highlighting the buttery winding action and another the affordable price point. However, some owners find the dial difficult to read, and the lume is noted as weak. The manual-wind movement's crown re-engagement is described as finicky, and minute marker application has been criticized as imperfect. The beige Super-LumiNova is also considered too yellow by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic highly for its faithful vintage design and wearability at an attractive price.

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