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Bell & Ross BR-05 DiamondvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 59

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BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829
LEGEND DIVER 59
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 59
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Diamond40mm
LEGEND DIVER 5942mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Diamond
LEGEND DIVER 5972h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Diamond100m
LEGEND DIVER 59300m
MSRP
BR-05 Diamond$24,829
LEGEND DIVER 59$4,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Both sides
Indices
Applied indices
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
L888.6
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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,829
$4,100

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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 LEGEND DIVER 59

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 is widely praised for its warm colors and the 42mm no-date configuration, with owners appreciating its comfortable and versatile wearability. Reviewers highlight the matte black grained-texture dial and sandblasted hands, noting the COSC-certified L888.6 caliber offers a 72-hour power reserve, all at a $4,100 price point. Opinions on bracelet comfort vary, with some finding it bulky on smaller wrists while others prefer it over the mesh option. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 a great release that preserves the model's identity.

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