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Bell & Ross BR-05 SKELETON GOLDvsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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BR-05 SKELETON GOLD
Bell & RossBR-05 SKELETON GOLD
MSRP $44,820
Dumas Automatic
SpinnakerDumas Automatic
MSRP $239

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 SKELETON GOLD40mm
Dumas Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 SKELETON GOLD
Dumas Automatic40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 SKELETON GOLD100m
Dumas Automatic300m
MSRP
BR-05 SKELETON GOLD$44,820
Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Rose Gold
316L 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
Blue
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.322
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$44,820
$239

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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.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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