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Bell & Ross BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotorvsHemel HFT20

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BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
Bell & RossBR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
MSRP $74,520
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor42.5mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor50m
HFT20100m
MSRP
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor$74,520
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.381
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Tourbillon
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$74,520
$450

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor

The Bell & Ross BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor is praised for its novel design, integrating the case and movement into a single sapphire crystal structure. Owners find the 42.5mm watch comfortable for daily wear and note its masculine appeal. Reviewers flag that the satin-finished hands can blend too much with the dial, impacting legibility.

Hemel HFT20

The Hemel HFT20 Chronograph is praised for its legible matte black dial, sapphire crystal, and the satisfying sweep of its chronograph hand, powered by the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement. Reviewers note its convenient wearability, with a 42mm case that wears well due to its 49mm lug-to-lug measurement, and a comfortable, well-made leather strap. However, its 16mm thickness is considered slightly more than ideal for the movement, and the chronograph minutes sub-dial does not precisely jump. Overall, reviewers find the Hemel HFT20 to be an accessible and modern interpretation of vintage designs, offering good value at $449.

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