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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsOak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
The Humboldt 12-hr
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt 12-hr
MSRP $1,750

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
The Humboldt 12-hr39.5mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
The Humboldt 12-hr42 hoursh
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
The Humboldt 12-hr200m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
The Humboldt 12-hr$1,750

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Tool
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Dial Color
White
Grey
Indices
Applied indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
ETA 2892A2
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
Jewels
21
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$1,750

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr owners widely praise its comfortable, solid bracelet with screw links and tight end-link fit, along with its awesome sandwich dial featuring superb grain and crisp details. The 12-hour bezel is noted as excellent for tracking a second time zone, and the orange second hand adds a nice pop. One owner reports the watch has outstanding quality and a perfect fit on smaller wrists, while another notes its legibility and great presence on various straps. A reviewer describes it as a 40mm stainless steel tool watch with a matte, brushed finish and a sandwich dial, powered by an ETA 2892-A2 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Some in the line report the lume could be brighter. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr highly for its build quality and versatile tool-watch design.

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