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Bell & Ross BR-X1 RS 16vsOblvlo IM Mechanical

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Bell & Ross BR-X1 RS 16

The Bell & Ross BR-X1 RS 16 is widely praised for its bold, futuristic, and industrial aesthetic, with its skeletonized movement and matte finishes offering significant visual impact. Owners and reviewers note the clear legibility provided by luminous markers and hands, even with the skeletonized dial, and the comfortable wearability of the 45mm case, attributed in part to short lugs and ergonomic rocker pushers. The watch features a 4-day power reserve and 100m water resistance. However, the stealthy design and large 45mm square case with prominent screws are polarizing, with some finding them visually offensive. The BR-X1 RS 16 utilizes a Dubois-Depraz module for its chronograph function.

Oblvlo IM Mechanical

Owners praise the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's cool looks, good lume, and bubble crystal, with one owner finding it wears smaller than expected and is easy to read. However, timekeeping is noted as running fast, approximately +15 to 30 seconds per day. One owner finds the dial design unusual with calendar functions in chronograph-style subdials. On balance, owners appreciate the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's aesthetics and wearability, despite inconsistent timekeeping.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X1 RS 16
IM Mechanical42mm
Power Reserve
BR-X1 RS 16
IM Mechanical
Water Resistance
BR-X1 RS 16
IM Mechanical50m
MSRP
BR-X1 RS 16$23,760
IM Mechanical$178

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$23,760
$178
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