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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsNorqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue
NorqainFreedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue
MSRP $5,639

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue40mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue70h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue100m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue$5,639

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
Manufacture Calibre NN20/2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$5,639

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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.

Norqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue

The Norqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue is widely praised for its comfortable 40mm size, clean dial design, discrete GMT display, and brilliant domed sapphire crystal. Owners and reviewers highlight the watch's great finish and the intuitive jumping local hour feature powered by a COSC-certified Kenissi NN20/2 movement. The movement offers a 70-hour power reserve and has demonstrated accuracy of +2 seconds over a week. However, its 14.5mm thickness is noted as making it not a thin or small watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Norqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue highly for its comfortable wearability, attractive summer blue dial, and reliable, accurate movement.

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