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Astor + Banks ChronovsBell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
Bell & RossBR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
MSRP $15,336

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold60 hoursh
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold$15,336

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
14.25mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Rose Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
BR-CAL.326
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
60 hoursh
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$15,336

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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 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.

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