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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsFortis Novonaut N-42

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
8.7mm
14.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.329
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
60h
Jewels
36
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$5,230

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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 Novonaut N-42

Owners widely praise the Fortis B-42 Official Cosmonauts for its stunning fit and finish, excellent legibility, and a precise, grippy bezel, with one owner calling its bracelet the nicest they've ever owned. The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is described as a flawless beast with a WERK 17 column-wheel chronograph movement, featuring enhanced shock resistance and COSC adjustment, and is noted as a handsome tool watch with a beautiful dial and nice pusher action. However, the 42mm case of the B-42 wears larger than expected, and the Novonaut's 44mm case and chunky bracelet make it too large and heavy for many. The Fortis Titanium Legacy is a modern pilot's watch with a titanium case and bracelet, featuring a Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and three time zones. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Titanium Legacy for its robust tool watch design and advanced movement technology, despite some concerns about case size and bracelet adjustability.

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