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Bell & Ross BR-05 SKELETON GOLDvsCIGA Design SKELETON

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BR-05 SKELETON GOLD
Bell & RossBR-05 SKELETON GOLD
MSRP $44,820
SKELETON
CIGA DesignSKELETON
MSRP $169

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 SKELETON GOLD40mm
SKELETON
Power Reserve
BR-05 SKELETON GOLD
SKELETON
Water Resistance
BR-05 SKELETON GOLD100m
SKELETON
MSRP
BR-05 SKELETON GOLD$44,820
SKELETON$169

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
Material
Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.322
SEAGULL AAA-Class
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Jewels
19
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$44,820
$169

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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.

CIGA Design SKELETON

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design SKELETON for its value and willingness to challenge established brands, with some surprised by its quality. One owner reports their CIGA Design Series Z in Black DLC has been perfect for over four years, keeping good time and looking neat. However, some find the skeletonized movement's visibility obscured by reflections due to the lack of anti-reflective coating on the crystal. One owner reported their CIGA Design Z Series Skeleton broke after three months with no customer service response. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design SKELETON highly for its surprising quality and value proposition.

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