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Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & GoldvsTissot Heritage 1973

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BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
Bell & RossBR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
MSRP $15,336
Heritage 1973
TissotHeritage 1973
MSRP $2,575

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold42mm
Heritage 197343mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold60 hoursh
Heritage 197360h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold100m
Heritage 1973100m
MSRP
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold$15,336
Heritage 1973$2,575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14.25mm
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Applied indices
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,336
$2,575

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1973

The Tissot Heritage 1973 is widely praised for its faithful vintage aesthetic, featuring a tonneau or cushion case with contrasting finishes and a panda dial with orange accents. Owners and reviewers alike appreciate its compelling remake of a 1970s racing watch, with some specifically noting the attractive dial and case curves. The watch is powered by the ETA 7753 automatic chronograph movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. However, some find its 43mm or 44mm diameter to be large-wearing, and one owner reported difficulty setting the date and a chronograph reset that is consistently one second off. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting 10-15 seconds per day. The radial brushed case finish, while visually appealing, is noted as being prone to scratches that are difficult to polish out. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1973 highly for its tempting value and credible vintage racing style.

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