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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsSternglas Marus 2.0

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
Marus 2.0
SternglasMarus 2.0
MSRP $593

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
Marus 2.041mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
Marus 2.041h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
Marus 2.0200m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
Marus 2.0$593

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
Seiko TMI NH35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$593

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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.

Sternglas Marus 2.0

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Marus 2.0 for its well-built, heavy case and excellent bezel action, which is considered superior to some competitors. Reviewers note the refined case and luminous dial markers, while the green dial stands out from other divers. The Seiko NH35A movement offers accuracy ranging from -20/+40 seconds per day. One reviewer desired a slightly larger screw-down crown. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus 2.0 highly for its robust build and standout dial at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a shared strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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