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Bell & Ross BR-X5 Blue LumvsGeckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

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BR-X5 Blue Lum
Bell & RossBR-X5 Blue Lum
MSRP $15,012
Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X5 Blue Lum41mm
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
BR-X5 Blue Lum70 hoursh
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
Water Resistance
BR-X5 Blue Lum100m
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
MSRP
BR-X5 Blue Lum$15,012
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,012
$499

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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.

Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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