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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsChristopher Ward C1 Moonglow

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $3,050

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
C1 Moonglow40mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
C1 Moonglow38h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
C1 Moonglow30m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
C1 Moonglow$3,050

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 WL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
SW220-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
26
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
Moonphase, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$3,050

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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.

Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

The Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow is widely praised for its comfort, wearability at 40.5mm, and impressive lume, with owners calling it gorgeous, unique, and the coolest moonphase for the money. The moonphase complication is noted as constantly rotating, and one owner reports it accurate to within 1 day every 128 years. Some criticism exists regarding the dual moon phase display, where the inactive moon is visible through a translucent cover, and the lume on the date ring is less bright and fades faster than other luminous elements. One owner specifically loves the opaque blue moonphase dial of the LE Celestial Blue variant. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow a visually engaging and comfortable watch, particularly for its price point, with its unique dial design and strong lume being significant draws.

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