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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsBell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13.3mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
BR-CAL.323
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$7,992

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond

Owners widely praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond's design and build quality, noting its comfortable wearability and a less derivative appearance in person. The contrast between brushed and polished finishes, along with the blue sunray dial, contributes to its appeal as a versatile integrated steel sports watch. Some owners, however, find the crown to be a bit fussy and criticize the high price relative to the SW300-1 movement. On balance, owners rate the Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond highly for its striking design and versatile wearability.

Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

The Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel is noted for its integration of the Kenissi movement into the BR-03 case, featuring a layered dial with a reoriented power reserve indicator. Owners find the lume bright, though less so in person than in images, and appreciate the comfort and unique dial variations, viewing it as an experimental piece. Reviewers note the three-date window is less clear than a single date display and find the blue dial's shininess excessive.

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