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Bell & Ross BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTORvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR
Bell & RossBR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR
MSRP $96,120
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR40mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR52 hoursh
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR50m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR$96,120
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Thickness
9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Skeleton
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.389
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
52 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Tourbillon
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$96,120
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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