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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsCitizen Series 8 870

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,095

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
Series 8 87039mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Series 8 87042h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
Series 8 870100m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
Series 8 870$1,095

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
11mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
White
Green
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
9051
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$1,095

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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.

Citizen Series 8 870

The Citizen Series 8 870 is praised for its compelling value proposition and modern Japanese design with a sporty edge. Reviewers note its 40mm steel case, glossy dial with applied markers, and the in-house Calibre 0950 automatic movement offering 50 hours of power reserve and enhanced magnetic resistance. The flat sapphire crystal is noted to collect fingerprints, and the solid caseback omits a view of the movement. The limited edition variant features a 40.8mm black DLC-coated case, a carbon fiber dial, and the 0950 movement regulated to -5/+10 seconds per day. Overall, the Citizen Series 8 870 is viewed as a strong offering for its blend of design and features.

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