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Bell & Ross BR-X5 Blue LumvsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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
Pelagos Ultra
TudorPelagos Ultra
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X5 Blue Lum41mm
Pelagos Ultra40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X5 Blue Lum70 hoursh
Pelagos Ultra65h
Water Resistance
BR-X5 Blue Lum100m
Pelagos Ultra1,000m
MSRP
BR-X5 Blue Lum$15,012
Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Satin
Water Resistance
100m
1000m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
MT5612-U
Beat Rate
0 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
65h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,012
$6,900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

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