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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsGrand Seiko SLGB003

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
SLGB00337mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
SLGB00372h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
SLGB003100m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
SLGB003$11,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
8.7mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.329
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
72h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$11,400

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGB003

Grand Seiko SLGB003 owners widely praise its lightness and comfort, with a dial that offers a shifting character in different lighting conditions. Reviewers note its compact case size enhances wearability and versatility across wrist sizes. However, one owner found the dial underwhelming, and another reported a date disc issue with lower numbers not changing correctly. Some question the value proposition at around $10,000, citing the bracelet and dial as potential drawbacks, while others highlight the movement and smaller dimensions as significant positives. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGB003 highly for its movement and compact dimensions, despite some reservations about the dial and bracelet.

From video reviewers

The watch's exceptional accuracy is a notable strength, with both reviewers highlighting its precise timekeeping. A weakness is the relatively high price point compared to other Grand Seiko models. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with one reviewer noting it's relatively small at 37mm, while the other doesn't mention case size as a concern.

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