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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
8.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.329
Seiko NH38A
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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