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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsFarer WORLD TIMER

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,575

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
WORLD TIMER$1,575

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
World Timer
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
Sellita SW331-2
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$1,575

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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.

Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

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