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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$1,775

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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 Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

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