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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38.6mm
Thickness
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
80h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$11,600

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

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