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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsFortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
26
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$5,450

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is widely praised for its robust COSC-certified Kenissi Werk 11 movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve, and its stealthy, scratch-resistant Dianoir DLC coating. Owners find it comfortable to wear despite its 44mm size, with one owner considering it a standout piece. Some reviewers note a subtle difference in the color tone of the DLC coating on the crown and bezel lock between variants. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC highly for its durable construction and reliable, high-spec movement.

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