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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsChristopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher WardC65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
MSRP $1,615

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage43.7mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage38h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage150m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage$1,615

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
43.7mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
SW200
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
26
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
GMT, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$1,615

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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 C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage

Owners widely praise the buttery winding action of the Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage. Reviewers note its pilot watch aesthetics, including a 41mm case and double-digit minute markers, and the use of a chronometer-certified Sellita SW200 movement. One owner reported good timekeeping, with the case, bezel, and crystal remaining pristine despite significant bracelet wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage highly for its smooth winding action and robust case finishing.

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