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Astor + Banks ChronovsBell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
36mm
Thickness
8.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
BR-CAL.329
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
54 hoursh
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$5,292

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle

Owners widely praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 36 MM Blue Diamond Eagle's design, dial, and the contrast between brushed and polished finishes, finding it a compelling integrated steel sports watch. One owner notes the crown can be fussy. The £4k price is considered high, especially given the SW300-1 movement. On balance, owners find the Bell & Ross BR-05 36 MM Blue Diamond Eagle's design and finishing compelling, though the price point is a significant consideration.

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