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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
21mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dial Color
Black
Brown
Indices
Applied indices
Diamond indexes

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
L888.5
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
72h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$2,700

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC as a beautiful, classy dress watch with deep brand heritage, suitable for special occasions. One owner noted the stock strap appears narrow due to the lug design, making spring bars visible. The Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC reissue is considered a fantastic deal at $700, especially after a recent official Longines service and dial replacement, presenting it as a like-new watch. However, its lack of patina may disappoint collectors who value "character" from wear and scratches. Overall, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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