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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsHamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
American Classic RailRoad Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic RailRoad Auto
MSRP $1,295

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
American Classic RailRoad Auto32mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
American Classic RailRoad Auto43h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
American Classic RailRoad Auto50m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
American Classic RailRoad Auto$1,295

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
32mm
Thickness
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
16mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Beige
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
ETA 2681
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$1,295

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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.

Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto as a versatile everyday watch, noting its stellar appearance on bracelet or strap and the desirable H-10 movement providing an 80-hour power reserve. The 40mm case, measuring 11.35mm thick with slightly turned-down lugs, contributes to a thinner perceived profile. It is offered for $430 shipped and includes a travel pouch.

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