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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsOak & Oscar The Olmsted FEW Edition

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

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
The Olmsted FEW Edition38mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
The Olmsted FEW Edition42h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
The Olmsted FEW Edition100m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
The Olmsted FEW Edition$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 Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Dial Color
White
Salmon
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

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 FEW Edition

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar Olmsted for its design, quality, and customer service, with one owner highlighting a personal gift from the brand. The Oak & Oscar Olmsted Matte features a stealthy black ceramic coating on its 38mm case for scratch resistance, a clean sandwich dial with orange accents, and a modified ETA 2892A2 movement regulated in Chicago. It comes with both leather and nylon straps and was initially priced at $1,475, with production limited by the coating process. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar Olmsted highly for its thoughtful design and durable ceramic finish.

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