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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
The Olmsted Matte42h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
The Olmsted Matte100m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
The Olmsted Matte$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Indices
Applied indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte is praised for its stealthy, modern field watch aesthetic, featuring a durable ceramic-coated steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm dimensions and 100m water resistance. The watch offers exceptional value at $1,475, including two straps and a travel wallet, with a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. One reviewer notes the ceramic coating may develop patina with heavy wear. Overall, reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte highly for its stealthy design and value proposition.

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