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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
The Sandford40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
The Sandford100m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Charcoal
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$1,850

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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 Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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