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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsGlycine Airman No. 1 GMT

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
SW330-2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
48h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$2,800

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical significance and attractive dial. However, some find the 36mm case size to be a bit small, and the GMT hand can be difficult to distinguish from the minute hand. The watch has a very limited 3ATM water resistance. Later versions feature sapphire crystals, differing from earlier plexi models. Overall, owners value the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical appeal and dial design, despite minor legibility and sizing concerns.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial colors are praised. The value proposition is tied to a sale price, with questions about long-term competitiveness.

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