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Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & GoldvsGrand Seiko SBGW258

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BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
Bell & RossBR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
MSRP $15,336
SBGW258
Grand SeikoSBGW258
MSRP $26,000

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold42mm
SBGW25838mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold60 hoursh
SBGW25872h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold100m
SBGW25830m
MSRP
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold$15,336
SBGW258$26,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.25mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Rose Gold
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.326
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60 hoursh
72h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,336
$26,000

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGW258

The Grand Seiko SBGW258 is a yellow gold dress watch featuring a 38mm case and a manual-wind caliber 9S64 movement with a 72-hour power reserve, rated for accuracy to +5/-3 seconds per day. It includes a raised gold logo on the dial and comes with a brown leather strap. On balance, reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGW258 as a classic, precious metal timepiece representing fine watchmaking tradition.

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