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Watches/Alternatives/Bell & Ross BR-05 CHRONO A523

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Alternatives to the Bell & Ross BR-05 CHRONO A523

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Case diameter
42 mm
Lug-to-lug
Not recorded
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$7,400
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Closest catalog matchBell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Patrouille de FranceSame 42 mm case diameterSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPBell & Ross BR-03 Chrono Blue Steel$5,990 recorded MSRP, $1,410 lowerSee the match ↓

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

March LA.B AM2 Calendar Automatique
March LA.B

AM2 Calendar Automatique

  • $1,445 recorded MSRP, $5,955 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Oceaneva Tenuis Automatic Calendar
Oceaneva

Tenuis Automatic Calendar

  • $325 recorded MSRP, $7,075 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.4 mm thinner case

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Memphis Belle Crono Predator
Memphis Belle

Crono Predator

  • $1,575 recorded MSRP, $5,825 lower
  • 44 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Oceaneva Mens Tenuis Automatic Calendar Thin Watch
Oceaneva

Mens Tenuis Automatic Calendar Thin Watch

  • $325 recorded MSRP, $7,075 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.4 mm thinner case

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Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical
Hemel

Sky Racer Mechanical

  • $550 recorded MSRP, $6,850 lower
  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.3 mm thinner case

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Wancher Watch Fortitude
Wancher Watch

Fortitude

  • $400 recorded MSRP, $7,000 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case

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OLTO-8 ساعة أولتو-8 آيرون-إكس الأوتوماتيكية بهيكل مربع أزرق
OLTO-8

ساعة أولتو-8 آيرون-إكس الأوتوماتيكية بهيكل مربع أزرق

  • $450 recorded MSRP, $6,950 lower
  • 46 mm case, 4 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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OLTO-8 IRON-X Square Skeleton Automatic Watch
OLTO-8

IRON-X Square Skeleton Automatic Watch

  • $450 recorded MSRP, $6,950 lower
  • 46 mm case, 4 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.8 mm thinner case

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Andersmann Watch Co CHRONOGRAPH ANN0631
Andersmann Watch Co

CHRONOGRAPH ANN0631

  • $1,680 recorded MSRP, $5,720 lower
  • 44 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.3 mm thicker case

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Boderry STORM - Square Automatic Titanium Watch
Boderry

STORM - Square Automatic Titanium Watch

  • $349 recorded MSRP, $7,051 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case

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Oceaneva Mens Tenuis Automatic Calendar Thin Watch Purple Dial
Oceaneva

Mens Tenuis Automatic Calendar Thin Watch Purple Dial

  • $799 recorded MSRP, $6,601 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.4 mm thinner case

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Timefactors PRS-40
Timefactors

PRS-40

  • $315 recorded MSRP, $7,085 lower
  • 40.2 mm case, 1.8 mm narrower
What changes

Mecaquartz movement instead of automatic. 2 mm thinner case

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Mainstream picks· 12

Established-brand matches. Compare the recorded dimensions, movement and price for each watch.

Bell & Ross BR-05  Chrono Patrouille de France
Bell & Ross

BR-05 Chrono Patrouille de France

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$7,549 recorded MSRP, $149 higher

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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Black Titanium
Bell & Ross

BR-X3 Black Titanium

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thinner case. $8,700 recorded MSRP, $1,300 higher

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TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Monaco Chronograph

  • 39 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case. $11,700 recorded MSRP, $4,300 higher

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Bell & Ross BR-03 Chrono Blue Steel
Bell & Ross

BR-03 Chrono Blue Steel

  • $5,990 recorded MSRP, $1,410 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42
Breitling

Premier B01 Chronograph 42

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.7 mm thinner case. $9,750 recorded MSRP, $2,350 higher

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TAG Heuer Monaco
TAG Heuer

Monaco

  • 39 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case. $11,150 recorded MSRP, $3,750 higher

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TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch
TAG Heuer

Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch

  • 39 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case. $10,200 recorded MSRP, $2,800 higher

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Breitling Top Time B01
Breitling

Top Time B01

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thinner case. $7,650 recorded MSRP, $250 higher

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Breitling Premier B15 Duograph 42
Breitling

Premier B15 Duograph 42

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 1.1 mm thicker case

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Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph
Bremont

Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph

  • $5,200 recorded MSRP, $2,200 lower
  • 42.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thicker case

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Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model
Cartier

Santos de Cartier Large Model

  • 39.8 mm case, 2.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$14,700 recorded MSRP, $7,300 higher

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Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford
Frederique Constant

Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford

  • $4,495 recorded MSRP, $2,905 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thicker case

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Cheaper alternatives· 12

Matches in a lower price band. A recorded MSRP difference is shown only when both prices are known.

Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

  • $2,150 recorded MSRP, $5,250 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case

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Bulova Series X 98A342/98A343
Bulova

Series X 98A342/98A343

  • $1,025 recorded MSRP, $6,375 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025
Junghans

1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025

  • $1,050 recorded MSRP, $6,350 lower
  • 43.3 mm case, 1.3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.9 mm thinner case

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

  • $3,000 recorded MSRP, $4,400 lower
  • 42.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case

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Yema Flygraf Navigator
Yema

Flygraf Navigator

  • $1,199 recorded MSRP, $6,201 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thinner case

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Tissot Heritage 1973
Tissot

Heritage 1973

  • $2,575 recorded MSRP, $4,825 lower
  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thicker case

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition

  • $3,000 recorded MSRP, $4,400 lower
  • 42.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case

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Junghans Pilot Chronoscope
Junghans

Pilot Chronoscope

  • $3,110 recorded MSRP, $4,290 lower
  • 43.3 mm case, 1.3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thicker case

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Movado Heritage 1917 Automatic
Movado

Heritage 1917 Automatic

  • $1,595 recorded MSRP, $5,805 lower
  • 45.2 mm case, 3.2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

  • $2,500 recorded MSRP, $4,900 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case

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Stowa Chrono ABT 24h Limited
Stowa

Chrono ABT 24h Limited

  • 44 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.8 mm thicker case

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Stowa Chrono Black Forest Moon
Stowa

Chrono Black Forest Moon

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thicker case

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Pricier alternatives· 12

Matches in a higher price band. Check the specifications to decide whether the differences matter to you.

Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42
Breitling

Premier B01 Chronograph 42

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.7 mm thinner case. $22,900 recorded MSRP, $15,500 higher

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TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronometer
TAG Heuer

Monza Flyback Chronometer

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$15,350 recorded MSRP, $7,950 higher

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Breitling Premier B25 Datora 42
Breitling

Premier B25 Datora 42

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.1 mm thicker case. $32,900 recorded MSRP, $25,500 higher

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TAG Heuer Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Hublot Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm
Hublot

Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$27,600 recorded MSRP, $20,200 higher

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Hublot Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm
Hublot

Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$26,400 recorded MSRP, $19,000 higher

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Breitling Premier B15 Duograph 42
Breitling

Premier B15 Duograph 42

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 1.1 mm thicker case

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Hublot Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm
Hublot

Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$46,900 recorded MSRP, $39,500 higher

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Panerai Submersible
Panerai

Submersible

  • 44 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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TAG Heuer Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Cartier

Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold

  • 39.8 mm case, 2.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$18,300 recorded MSRP, $10,900 higher

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Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Cartier

Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold

  • 39.8 mm case, 2.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$73,500 recorded MSRP, $66,100 higher

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