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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsOak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Tool
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Grey
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$2,400

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 is a 39.5mm stainless steel tool watch featuring a unique, layered aluminum "ghost dial" for legibility and 200m water resistance, powered by a Sellita SW300 movement. Its appeal is limited by a US$2,550 price and an extremely limited production of 20 pieces, with its experimental dial construction done in Chicago. Overall, reviewers highlight the endearing dial and in-house bezel production as key features of the Oak & Oscar Humboldt ExP-02.

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