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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsChristopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
8.7mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.329
SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
38h
Jewels
26
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$1,375

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What people say

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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.

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 for its COSC-certified accuracy and clean British-military aesthetic, with many highlighting its balanced wearability and cool, ultra-legible mid-century design. The gorgeous domed crystal and the MOD badge on the caseback are noted as charming details. Some owners find the 38mm case size potentially too small for larger wrists, while others question its claimed military heritage. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW200 COSC movement with a 38-hour power reserve and features Grade X1 Super-LumiNova on its matte black dial. Overall, the consensus is that the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 is highly regarded for its character and COSC-certified accuracy.

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