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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 $2,850

At a glance

20 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$2,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
21mm
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
Painted Arabic numerals

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
L897.2
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, month and date by annual calendar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$2,850

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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

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent fit and finish, attractive dial aesthetics with engraved numerals and textures, and overall value, particularly for complications like chronographs and moonphases at its price point. Reviewers note the refined design and product quality, with some finding the case appears less thick than its stated height. Owners report a buttery winding feel and appreciate the 72-hour power reserve. However, some owners find the case finishing homogenous and the traditional styling overshadowed by modern trends. Specific models draw criticism for subdial placement cutting off numerals, a lack of bracelet micro-adjustments, uninspiring crown and pushers, and 30m water resistance being on the light side. One owner reported a broken moon phase setting mechanism, while another felt the dial and chapter ring looked cheap.

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