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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsSeiko Alpinist

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
6R35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
Jewels
24
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$750

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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