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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsVario Futurist

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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