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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied indices
Diamond indexes

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
L888.5
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
72h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$2,600

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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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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