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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $4,850

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
MASTER COLLECTION40mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MASTER COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
MASTER COLLECTION$4,850

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
9.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Applied indices
Diamond indexes

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
L888.5
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
72h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$4,850

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

The Longines Master Collection is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, heritage-inspired design with engraved Breguet numerals, and dial textures, offering tremendous value. Owners appreciate its dressy, thin profile and the use of ETA movements, with specific models featuring triple-date, annual calendar, or moonphase chronograph complications. Some reviewers note the subdial cutting off the "7" on the Small Seconds model, the lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet for a perfect fit, and a somewhat homogenous case finishing. The 30m water resistance on the Annual Calendar is considered light, and the traditional styling is not as popular as sport watches. The Master Collection Chronograph is lauded for its classic, vintage styling. Overall, owners rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its value and classic dress watch aesthetics.

From video reviewers

The movement accuracy is consistently praised. Reviewers noted the elegant and timeless design.

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