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Bell & Ross BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotorvsDryden Heartlander Automatic

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

BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
Bell & RossBR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
MSRP $74,520
Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor42.5mm
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
Heartlander Automatic40h
Water Resistance
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor50m
Heartlander Automatic101m
MSRP
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor$74,520
Heartlander Automatic$600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
42.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
101m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Skeleton
Goldfinch
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.381
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Tourbillon
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$74,520
$600

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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.

Dryden Heartlander Automatic

The Dryden Heartlander Automatic is widely praised for its versatility, comfortable 38mm case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and excellent dial variety. Reviewers highlight its value at $500, noting good finishing, a domed sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The tapering bracelet with solid links is also considered comfortable. One owner notes the crown may protrude slightly and irritate some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Heartlander Automatic highly for its combination of wearability, features, and value.

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