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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsLongines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
MSRP $3,500

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE34mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE$3,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Moonphase
Diameter
41mm
34mm
Thickness
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.7mm
Lug Width
21mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
L899.5
Beat Rate
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$3,500

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection Moonphase for its beautiful, legible, and mesmerizing dial, with one owner noting it balances class and complexity. The watch offers old-world charm and a romantic moonphase complication, with the Caliber L899 movement providing a 64-hour power reserve. Some owners find the $3k price point high, suggesting better value exists elsewhere, while others acquired it for around $1700 USD. One owner notes the 40mm size is a perfect fit for a 6.75-inch wrist, though its limited water resistance makes it unsuitable for adventurous wear. On balance, the consensus is that the Longines Master Collection Moonphase is highly regarded for its classic design and attractive moonphase complication at its price point.

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