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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
8.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
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
Steel
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.329
SII NH38A
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$435

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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.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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