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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
41mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
F6922
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
22
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$375

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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.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

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