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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
8.7mm
12mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.329
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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