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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
Orion 38 silver38mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
Orion 38 silver30m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
Orion 38 silver$3,060

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
8.7mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Silver

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.329
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
43 hoursh
Jewels
17
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$3,060

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its elegant Bauhaus design and harmonious dial proportions, offering exceptional value. Reviewers highlight its lens-shaped casing and flow-formed lugs as key design elements. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected due to its all-dial appearance, while others consider it versatile for both formal and casual occasions. A potential readability issue is noted with the silver indexes and hands in dim light compared to other variants. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its clean design and value proposition.

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