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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug Width
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Orange
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
26
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$3,520

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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