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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsTissot PR516

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
PR51680h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
PR516100m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Indices
Applied indices
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
80h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$825

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its vintage-inspired dial, robust case finishing, and the horological substance offered at its price point, with some noting its 38mm size and historical connections as highlights. The manual-wind movement is frequently cited for its 68-hour power reserve and modern technology. However, the watch's 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug distance are noted as potentially making it wear large on smaller wrists. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others criticize the basic stamped clasp and simplistic movement finishing visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PR516 a compelling heritage-inspired sports watch, particularly for its value and vintage motorsport aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.

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