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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsChristopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
SW300-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
56h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$2,295

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky Blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky Blue for its excellent finishing, sharp transitions between brushed and polished surfaces, and attractive blue sunray dial. It is noted to wear well on wrists under 6.5 inches. Some owners question its value proposition due to the Sellita movement, and one owner finds the crown can be fussy to use, while another notes sharp edges on the bracelet links. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky Blue highly for its cohesive package and attractive case execution.

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) owners and reviewers highlight its high value, comfortable and lightweight titanium case, and COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement. Some owners praise the finishing and textured dial, with one noting the sharpness of bracelet links is by design. However, a recurring point of criticism is the sharp edges on the bracelet links, with some also finding the inside surfaces of the clasp unfinished. One owner felt the dial appeared cheap for the price, while a reviewer desired more design originality in the dial and a micro-adjust system for the bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) highly for its value and comfortable titanium build, despite some reservations about bracelet finishing and dial design originality.

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