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Bell & Ross BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotorvsNorqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

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BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
Bell & RossBR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
MSRP $74,520
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
NorqainIndependence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
MSRP $5,639

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor42.5mm
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold42mm
Power Reserve
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold41h
Water Resistance
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor50m
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold100m
MSRP
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor$74,520
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold$5,639

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.75mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Indices
Applied indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.381
NORQAIN NN08S
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Tourbillon
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$74,520
$5,639

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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.

Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

The Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold is praised for its unique, mountain-inspired skeletonized dial design, though its asymmetry may not be universally appealing. It features a COSC-certified automatic movement with a 62-hour power reserve. One review notes a 42mm black DLC case with mixed finishing, while another mentions a titanium case and rubber strap contributing to comfortable wear. The price is listed at $7,490 for a jade green DLC titanium version. Overall, reviewers highlight the distinctive dial and comfortable wearability as key strengths of the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold.

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