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Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom CeramicvsIWC Schaffhausen Iw328901 Ingenieur Automatic

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Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic

The Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic features a 41mm black ceramic case with contrasting brushed and polished finishes, and a grey-tinted sapphire dial that reveals the Sellita SW300-based movement. Reviewers note the blackened hands and indexes use black lume, which tends to be less bright than standard lume. The movement has a 54-hour power reserve with a black-coated rotor. On balance, the Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic is noted for its distinctive dark aesthetic and ceramic construction.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw328901 Ingenieur Automatic

The IWC Schaffhausen Iw328901 Ingenieur Automatic is widely praised for its faithful yet sophisticated reissue of the Gerald Genta design, featuring refined proportions, excellent case finishing, and a shimmering "grid" dial pattern. Its 40mm case and shortened lug-to-lug distance make it exceptionally wearable and comfortable for all-day use. Owners cite reliable and accurate movements, though some find its price elevated and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. A reviewer notes its anti-magnetism relies on a soft iron core rather than a contemporary a-magnetic movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328901 Ingenieur Automatic highly for its refined design and exceptional wearability.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic41mm
Iw328901 Ingenieur Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic54 hoursh
Iw328901 Ingenieur Automatic120h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic100m
Iw328901 Ingenieur Automatic100m
MSRP
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic$10,789
Iw328901 Ingenieur Automatic$12,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Integrated
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10.7mm
Material
Ceramic
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.322-1
32111
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
120h
Jewels
21
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,789
$12,900
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