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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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