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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsMaen Manhattan 40

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
Manhattan 4040mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
Manhattan 4040h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
Manhattan 40100m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
Manhattan 40$799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
8.7mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
M3.1.1
Indices
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$799

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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.

Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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