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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsWilliam Wood Beacon

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
8.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.329
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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