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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
8.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.329
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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