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Bell & Ross BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTORvsHemel HFT20

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BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR
Bell & RossBR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR
MSRP $96,120
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR40mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR52 hoursh
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR50m
HFT20100m
MSRP
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR$96,120
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
9mm
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

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Skeleton
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.389
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
52 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Tourbillon
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$96,120
$450

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR

The Bell & Ross BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR is noted for its comfortable 40mm square case with well-rounded edges and a bold, artistic design. Reviewers highlight its wearable case that seamlessly integrates with the strap and a well-executed dial structure. The watch features a Kenissi-manufactured calibre with a 70-hour power reserve and COSC certification, though one source notes the absence of hour markers on the dial. The BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR is priced at $7,200 USD. Overall, reviewers praise the Bell & Ross BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR for its comfortable wearability and artistic dial execution.

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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