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Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & GoldvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
Bell & RossBR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
MSRP $15,336
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold42mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold60 hoursh
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold100m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold$15,336
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.25mm
13mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Orange
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.326
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60 hoursh
38h
Jewels
26
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,336
$3,520

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold

Owners and reviewers praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold for its handsome design, comfortable wearability, and beautiful dial, blending heritage with modern appeal. The watch features a 42mm steel case, 100-meter water resistance, and a modified ETA 2894-2 automatic chronograph movement. However, owners widely report that the price, especially considering the movement, is a significant drawback, with many suggesting better value is available elsewhere. On balance, the consensus is that the Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold is a well-designed and comfortable watch, but its perceived value is hampered by its price point.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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