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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
8.7mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
101m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
PVD Vintage
Indices
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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