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Bell & Ross BR-05 SKELETON GOLDvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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BR-05 SKELETON GOLD
Bell & RossBR-05 SKELETON GOLD
MSRP $44,820
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 SKELETON GOLD40mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 SKELETON GOLD
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
BR-05 SKELETON GOLD100m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
BR-05 SKELETON GOLD$44,820
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Thickness
13mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
Orange
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.322
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
26
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$44,820
$3,520

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR-05 SKELETON GOLD

The Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Gold is praised for its distinctive and attractive design, warm color, intricate skeletonized movement, and balanced 40mm wearability. However, its price, particularly at over $30,000, is widely considered a significant drawback, especially given its Sellita SW300-based movement. Some reviewers and owners note the movement's 38-hour power reserve as a potential drawback for enthusiasts. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Gold to be a visually striking watch, but its high price point relative to its movement is a consistent point of contention.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and skeletonized dial are highly praised. The 38-hour power reserve is a point of concern.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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