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Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & GoldvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
Bell & RossBR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
MSRP $15,336
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold42mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold60 hoursh
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold100m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold$15,336
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.25mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.326
SII NH38A
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,336
$425

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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.

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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