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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsGrand Seiko SBGW258

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
SBGW258
Grand SeikoSBGW258
MSRP $26,000

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
SBGW25838mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
SBGW25872h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
SBGW25830m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
SBGW258$26,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$26,000

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGW258

The Grand Seiko SBGW258 is a yellow gold dress watch featuring a 38mm case and a manual-wind caliber 9S64 movement with a 72-hour power reserve, rated for accuracy to +5/-3 seconds per day. It includes a raised gold logo on the dial and comes with a brown leather strap. On balance, reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGW258 as a classic, precious metal timepiece representing fine watchmaking tradition.

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