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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsHamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,275

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono41mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono$2,275

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
H-21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$2,275

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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono for its dramatic quality and attention to detail, with its versatile design suitable for dressing up or down. Timekeeping is generally good, with one owner reporting gains of no more than 5 seconds per day, and another noting their 7750-based movement has kept time within 10 seconds per day even after 15 years without service. Some owners find the lack of a second hand a dealbreaker, and the 45mm size may not fit comfortably under sleeves. Concerns exist regarding potentially high maintenance costs and intervals. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono highly for its bulletproof build and classic, dressy appearance at an accessible price point.

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