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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsDryden Pathfinder

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
Pathfinder41mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
Pathfinder40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
Pathfinder201m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
Pathfinder$650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
201m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$650

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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.

Dryden Pathfinder

The Dryden Steel 12 Hour 41mm is widely praised for its excellent case finishing and comfortable wearability, with a sleek 11.75mm height. Owners note generous BGW9 lume and excellent end link fitment on the bracelet, though the crown is described as small and slippery, and the clasp disappointing. The dial's design is considered generic by some, and one owner desires a more unique aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Steel 12 Hour 41mm highly for its case finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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