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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsPinion Pure Steel

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Indices
Applied indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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