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Bell & Ross BR-X5 Blue LumvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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BR-X5 Blue Lum
Bell & RossBR-X5 Blue Lum
MSRP $15,012
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X5 Blue Lum41mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X5 Blue Lum70 hoursh
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
BR-X5 Blue Lum100m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
BR-X5 Blue Lum$15,012
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Standard
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
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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