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Bell & Ross BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPHvsZelos Artemis

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BR-X1 TOURBILLON  SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH
Bell & RossBR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $486,000
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH45mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH
Artemis50m
MSRP
BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH$486,000
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
24mm
Material
Sapphire
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.285
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Chronograph, Power Reserve Indicator, Tourbillon
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$486,000
$1,899

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Bell & Ross BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH

The Bell & Ross BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH is noted for its modern, Transformer-like 45mm case and superb, qualitative finishing on its skeletonized sapphire dial. The manually wound BR-CAL.283 movement offers a 4-day power reserve. However, the movement's use of a Dubois-Depraz module over an ETA base is a point of consideration against competitors with in-house calibers, and the watch carries a high price point, with limited editions ranging from $163,000 to $238,000. Overall, reviewers highlight the Bell & Ross BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH's impressive finishing and unique aesthetic as key strengths, despite its considerable cost and modular movement construction.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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