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Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & GoldvsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
Bell & RossBR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
MSRP $15,336
Dumas Automatic
SpinnakerDumas Automatic
MSRP $239

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold42mm
Dumas Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold60 hoursh
Dumas Automatic40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold100m
Dumas Automatic300m
MSRP
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold$15,336
Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14.25mm
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
White
Blue
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.326
SII NH35A
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
$239

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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.

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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