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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 $2,650

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
MASTER COLLECTION29mm
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$2,650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
41mm
29mm
Thickness
9.64mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
L888.5
Beat Rate
0 vph
Power Reserve
72h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$2,650

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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

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent finishing, classic styling, and value proposition, with specific call-outs for beautiful dials, Breguet numerals, and complications like moon phases and annual calendars. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the attractive price point for a Swiss-made timepiece featuring these elements. Some owners note the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment for a perfect fit, and one reviewer found the case finishing somewhat homogenous. A specific chronograph variant's pushers were described as having a cheap feel, and its hour counter did not always reset to zero, while another variant's subdial obscured a numeral. Water resistance is noted as 30m for one model, considered light by a reviewer. Overall, owners rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its dial aesthetics and the value it offers in complications and finishing.

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