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Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & GoldvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
Bell & RossBR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
MSRP $15,336
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold42mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold60 hoursh
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold$15,336
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
14.25mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Rose Gold
UltraHex Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Yellow
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.326
Miyota 82s5
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
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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