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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
8.7mm
13mm
Lug Width
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.329
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
38h
Jewels
26
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$3,520

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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