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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
9S66
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$6,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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