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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsVario Futurist

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
8.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.329
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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