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Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond EaglevsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
25.5mm
Thickness
8.7mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
29.9mm
Lug Width
13mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.329
L592.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
45h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,292
$2,500

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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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

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