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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky BluevsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Skeleton
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$1,999

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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