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Bell & Ross BR-X5 Blue LumvsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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BR-X5 Blue Lum
Bell & RossBR-X5 Blue Lum
MSRP $15,012
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X5 Blue Lum41mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
BR-X5 Blue Lum70 hoursh
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
BR-X5 Blue Lum100m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
BR-X5 Blue Lum$15,012
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Hodinkee Sunburst
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
42h
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,012
$1,905

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR-X5 Blue Lum

The Bell & Ross BR-X5 Blue Lum features a composite case with blue luminescent quartz fibre and titanium, and its dial, indices, hands, and power reserve indicator are treated with blue Super-LumiNova. The watch is powered by the Kenissi-manufactured Caliber BR-CAL.323 automatic movement, which provides a 70-hour power reserve. The luminous composite case components appear a pale blue in daylight and emit a bright aqua blue glow in the dark, though the date numerals are unlit. On balance, reviewers highlight the BR-X5 Blue Lum's distinctive luminous case and dial as its primary appeal.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

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