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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsPagani Design PD-1717

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
PD-1717
Pagani DesignPD-1717
MSRP $158

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
PD-171738mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
PD-171742h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
PD-1717200m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
PD-1717$158

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
Miyota 8215
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$158

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1717

Pagani Design PD-1717 owners widely praise its value for money and competent finishing, highlighting its admirable lug drop and unique dial step. However, reviewers and owners consistently note its weak lume and a 13mm thickness. Some owners report ill-fitting end links and disappointing AR coating. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1717 highly for its impressive value and competent finishing at its price point.

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