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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$935

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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 G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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