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Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & GoldvsBremont Broadsword

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BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
Bell & RossBR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
MSRP $15,336
Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold42mm
Broadsword40mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold60 hoursh
Broadsword40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold100m
Broadsword100m
MSRP
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold$15,336
Broadsword$3,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.25mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.326
BE-95-2AV
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,336
$3,850

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold

Owners and reviewers praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold for its handsome design, comfortable wearability, and beautiful dial, blending heritage with modern appeal. The watch features a 42mm steel case, 100-meter water resistance, and a modified ETA 2894-2 automatic chronograph movement. However, owners widely report that the price, especially considering the movement, is a significant drawback, with many suggesting better value is available elsewhere. On balance, the consensus is that the Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold is a well-designed and comfortable watch, but its perceived value is hampered by its price point.

Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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