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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Oro
Indices
Applied indices
Roman numerals
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN C1 X1 BL

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
29
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$5,340

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond

Owners widely praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond's design and build quality, noting its comfortable wearability and a less derivative appearance in person. The contrast between brushed and polished finishes, along with the blue sunray dial, contributes to its appeal as a versatile integrated steel sports watch. Some owners, however, find the crown to be a bit fussy and criticize the high price relative to the SW300-1 movement. On balance, owners rate the Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond highly for its striking design and versatile wearability.

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic features a 41mm titanium case with a glassbox sapphire crystal and a laser-etched guilloché dial with Roman numerals. It utilizes a modified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a chiming module, and its chiming mechanism showcases meticulous hand-finishing. One reviewer found the Oyster-style bracelet a stylistic mismatch for the watch's classical dial design. On balance, reviewers highlight the C1 Bel Canto Classic's refined dial and hand-finished chiming mechanism.

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