Which is cheaper, the Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

At MSRP the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE is the cheaper of the two at $2,150, against $24,829 for the Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond — a $22,679 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE.

What movement does the Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond run compared to the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond uses the BR-CAL.321 and the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE uses the L615.3.

Side by side

Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsLongines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond

br-05-diamond-steel-and-diamond-bracelet

MSRP $24,829

Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

L4.795.4.58.0

MSRP $2,150

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BR-05 Diamond40mm

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE38.5mm

Power Reserve

BR-05 Diamond—

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE—

Water Resistance

BR-05 Diamond100m

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE30m

MSRP

BR-05 Diamond$24,829

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE$2,150

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

Underside

—

Dial Color

Black

Anthracite

Indices

Applied indices

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

BR-CAL.321

L615.3

Beat Rate

—

0 vph

Power Reserve

—

Jewels

—

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$24,829

$2,150

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The Longines Flagship Heritage is widely praised for its impeccable finishing, timeless vintage-inspired design, and exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its elegant cream dial with gilt markers, dauphine hands, and applied logo, as well as its comfortable 38.5mm case size. Owners appreciate its refined aesthetic, suitable for dressed occasions and as a first watch, and some note the special design on the case back. However, its 42-hour power reserve and 12.4mm thickness are flagged as drawbacks, with one owner suspecting an issue with the self-winding mechanism. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Flagship Heritage highly for its elegant vintage design and exceptional value at its price point.

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