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Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & GoldvsChristopher Ward C1 Moonglow

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BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
Bell & RossBR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
MSRP $15,336
C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold42mm
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold60 hoursh
C1 Moonglow38h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold100m
C1 Moonglow30m
MSRP
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold$15,336
C1 Moonglow$2,850

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
47.9mm
Thickness
14.25mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 WL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.326
SW220
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
60 hoursh
38h
Jewels
26
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, Chronograph
Moonphase, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,336
$2,850

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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.

Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow for its gorgeous, avant-garde moonphase display and impressive lume, with many finding it comfortable and well-wearing. The constantly rotating moon phase complication is a highlight, and its accuracy is noted as exceptional. However, some find the lume on the date ring disappointing, fading quickly, and one owner finds the second, less visible moon distracting. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow highly for its visually engaging moonphase and value at the price point.

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