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Bell & Ross BR-X5 Blue LumvsGrand Seiko SBGW258

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BR-X5 Blue Lum
Bell & RossBR-X5 Blue Lum
MSRP $15,012
SBGW258
Grand SeikoSBGW258
MSRP $26,000

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X5 Blue Lum41mm
SBGW25838mm
Power Reserve
BR-X5 Blue Lum70 hoursh
SBGW25872h
Water Resistance
BR-X5 Blue Lum100m
SBGW25830m
MSRP
BR-X5 Blue Lum$15,012
SBGW258$26,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Titanium
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
72h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,012
$26,000

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGW258

The Grand Seiko SBGW258 is a yellow gold dress watch featuring a 38mm case and a manual-wind caliber 9S64 movement with a 72-hour power reserve, rated for accuracy to +5/-3 seconds per day. It includes a raised gold logo on the dial and comes with a brown leather strap. On balance, reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGW258 as a classic, precious metal timepiece representing fine watchmaking tradition.

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