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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Green
Indices
Applied indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$499

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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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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