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Astor + Banks ChronovsBell & Ross BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
Bell & RossBR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
MSRP $74,520

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor42.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor50m
MSRP
Chrono$575
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor$74,520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
44mm
42.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
BR-CAL.381
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Tourbillon

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$74,520

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Bell & Ross BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor

The Bell & Ross BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor is praised for its novel design, integrating the case and movement into a single sapphire crystal structure. Owners find the 42.5mm watch comfortable for daily wear and note its masculine appeal. Reviewers flag that the satin-finished hands can blend too much with the dial, impacting legibility.

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