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

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

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
C1 Bel Canto Lumière48mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
C1 Bel Canto Lumière38h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
C1 Bel Canto Lumière30m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
C1 Bel Canto Lumière$5,340

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Skeleton
Diameter
41mm
48mm
Thickness
13.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Neon
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN C1 X1 BL / GL

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
SW200
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
29
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
Moonphase

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 Lumière

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière is praised for its luminous display, with reviewers highlighting the Super-LumiNova on the base dial, the Globolight ring on the smoked sapphire sub-dial, and Globolight tips on the hands, creating a significant glow at night. The Grade 5 titanium case is noted as lightweight and comfortable, especially with the well-designed clasp on the luminous strap. Overall, reviewers find the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière to be a luminous and comfortable watch, with its glowing features enhancing legibility and nighttime appeal.

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