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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
84h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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