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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsPagani Design PD-1778

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
PD-1778
Pagani DesignPD-1778
MSRP $159

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
PD-177840mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
PD-177842h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
PD-1778100m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
PD-1778$159

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
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
$159

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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-1778

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1778 for appearing more attractive in person than in promotional images, with specific commendations for its dial color, anti-reflective coating, and case finishing relative to its price. However, the dial's font and branding are frequently disliked, with a preference for a simple logo. Some owners find the watch to be slightly too large and report difficulties with strap compatibility. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1778 highly for its aesthetic appeal and finishing at the price point, despite some reservations about the dial text and case dimensions.

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