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Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic

The Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic features a 41mm black ceramic case with contrasting brushed and polished finishes, and a grey-tinted sapphire dial that reveals the Sellita SW300-based movement. Reviewers note the blackened hands and indexes use black lume, which tends to be less bright than standard lume. The movement has a 54-hour power reserve with a black-coated rotor. On balance, the Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic is noted for its distinctive dark aesthetic and ceramic construction.

Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca 10 Titanium 45mm

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca 10 Titanium 45mm for its intricate, skeletonized manual-wind movement and impressive 10-day power reserve, with many highlighting its futuristic, industrial aesthetic and comfortable titanium construction. The watch's architectural design and detailed finishing are frequently noted as top-tier. However, opinions are split on its aesthetic, with some finding it hideous, and the $19,900 price point is considered expensive by some reviewers, with one owner reporting significant depreciation. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca 10 Titanium 45mm for its unique mechanical artistry and bold design, despite its polarizing looks and high cost.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic41mm
Spirit of Big Bang Meca 10 Titanium 45mm45mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic54 hoursh
Spirit of Big Bang Meca 10 Titanium 45mm240h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic100m
Spirit of Big Bang Meca 10 Titanium 45mm100m
MSRP
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic$10,789
Spirit of Big Bang Meca 10 Titanium 45mm$31,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Mechanical
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
11.2mm
Finish
Titanium
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Bell & Ross BR-CAL.322-1
Hublot HUB1233
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
240h
Jewels
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,789
$31,200
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