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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsFarer ROCHÉ II

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
ROCHÉ II
FarerROCHÉ II
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
ROCHÉ II39mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
ROCHÉ II50h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
ROCHÉ II100m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
ROCHÉ II$1,495

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
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 SW330-1
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
50h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$1,495

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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 ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design at its price point.

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