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Bell & Ross BR-X5 Blue LumvsNorqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

BR-X5 Blue Lum
Bell & RossBR-X5 Blue Lum
MSRP $15,012
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
NorqainIndependence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
MSRP $5,639

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X5 Blue Lum41mm
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold42mm
Power Reserve
BR-X5 Blue Lum70 hoursh
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold41h
Water Resistance
BR-X5 Blue Lum100m
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold100m
MSRP
BR-X5 Blue Lum$15,012
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold$5,639

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.75mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
NORQAIN NN08S
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
41h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,012
$5,639

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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.

Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

The Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold is praised for its unique, mountain-inspired skeletonized dial design, though its asymmetry may not be universally appealing. It features a COSC-certified automatic movement with a 62-hour power reserve. One review notes a 42mm black DLC case with mixed finishing, while another mentions a titanium case and rubber strap contributing to comfortable wear. The price is listed at $7,490 for a jade green DLC titanium version. Overall, reviewers highlight the distinctive dial and comfortable wearability as key strengths of the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold.

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