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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
Ludwig gold 3330m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
Ludwig gold 33$12,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
41mm
32.8mm
Thickness
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
Lug Width
17mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
Jewels
17
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$12,500

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 for its blend of traditional Roman numerals and modern design, highlighting exceptional dial printing and blued steel hands that are best appreciated in person. Reviewers note it as the most affordable entry to in-house German watchmaking, with its slim 33mm case and Roman numeral dial positioning it as a formal dress watch. Some find the small diameter too diminutive for modern tastes. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 highly for its refined appearance and value as an accessible German-made dress watch.

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