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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Oro
Indices
Applied indices
Roman numerals
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN C1 X1 BL

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
29
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$5,340

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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 Bel Canto Classic

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic features a 41mm titanium case with a glassbox sapphire crystal and a laser-etched guilloché dial with Roman numerals. It utilizes a modified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a chiming module, and its chiming mechanism showcases meticulous hand-finishing. One reviewer found the Oyster-style bracelet a stylistic mismatch for the watch's classical dial design. On balance, reviewers highlight the C1 Bel Canto Classic's refined dial and hand-finished chiming mechanism.

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