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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38.6mm
Thickness
8.7mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
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
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
80h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$11,600

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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 SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

From video reviewers

The slim profile of the Evolution 9 case is a key strength. Water resistance is a weakness, with figures of 50 meters and 30 meters cited. Reviewers disagree on whether the manual-wind Hi-Beat movement is a rarity or a notable addition.

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