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Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & GoldvsLorier Hydra SIII

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BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
Bell & RossBR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
MSRP $15,336
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold42mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold60 hoursh
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold$15,336
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.25mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.326
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
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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