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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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