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Bell & Ross BR-X1 ROSE GOLD & CERAMICvsRolex 1908

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Bell & Ross BR-X1 ROSE GOLD & CERAMIC

The Bell & Ross BR-X1 Rose Gold & Ceramic is recognized for its bold, modern, and futuristic industrial design, featuring a skeletonized dial and a unique X-shaped chronograph minutes disc. Reviewers praise its luxury appeal, complex modular case construction, and overall robustness, noting the ergonomic rocker-style chronograph activation as a fun and distinctive feature. Some community members find its aesthetic polarizing, with comparisons to Diesel watches, while others appreciate its unique look. The watch utilizes an automatic BR-CAL.313 movement with a Dubois-Depraz chronograph module. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Bell & Ross BR-X1 Rose Gold & Ceramic highly for its statement-making modern design and robust build quality.

Rolex 1908

Owners widely praise the Rolex 1908 for its slim 39mm case, elegant design, and display caseback showcasing the automatic caliber 7140. Reviewers note its half-domed, half-fluted bezel and 50m water resistance. However, a significant number of owners and reviewers question the Rolex 1908's value proposition, citing its high price point and comparing it unfavorably to competitors, with some suggesting it is overpriced. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Rolex 1908 a visually appealing dress watch but are divided on its value relative to its cost.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X1 ROSE GOLD & CERAMIC45mm
190839mm
Power Reserve
BR-X1 ROSE GOLD & CERAMIC
190867h
Water Resistance
BR-X1 ROSE GOLD & CERAMIC100m
190850m
MSRP
BR-X1 ROSE GOLD & CERAMIC$27,540
1908$28,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Material
Rose Gold
18kt Yellow Gold
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.313
7140
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
67h
Jewels
38
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Date, Chronograph
Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$27,540
$28,850
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