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Bell & Ross BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotorvsChristopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

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BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
Bell & RossBR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
MSRP $74,520
Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor42.5mm
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Power Reserve
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Water Resistance
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor50m
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
MSRP
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor$74,520
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
44.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Skeleton
Black
Indices
Applied indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.381
CW-001
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
120h
Jewels
31
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Tourbillon
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$74,520
$5,715

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What people say

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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.

Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow for its exceptional titanium finishing, dynamic case design, and skeletonized COSC-certified SH21 movement with a 120-hour power reserve. Some owners note sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished interior clasp surfaces, while reviewers mention legibility issues common to skeletonized watches and a thickness of 12.3mm making it feel chunkier than other models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow highly for its impressive in-house movement and titanium finishing at its price point.

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