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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsCIGA Design SKELETON

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
SKELETON
CIGA DesignSKELETON
MSRP $169
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.

CIGA Design SKELETON

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design SKELETON for its value and willingness to challenge established brands, with some surprised by its quality. One owner reports their CIGA Design Series Z in Black DLC has been perfect for over four years, keeping good time and looking neat. However, some find the skeletonized movement's visibility obscured by reflections due to the lack of anti-reflective coating on the crystal. One owner reported their CIGA Design Z Series Skeleton broke after three months with no customer service response. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design SKELETON highly for its surprising quality and value proposition.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
SKELETON
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
SKELETON
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
SKELETON
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
SKELETON$169

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Skeleton
Diameter
41mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
SEAGULL AAA-Class
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Jewels
19
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$169
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