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Bell & Ross BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotorvsMaen Manhattan 40

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BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
Bell & RossBR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
MSRP $74,520
Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor42.5mm
Manhattan 4040mm
Power Reserve
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
Manhattan 4040h
Water Resistance
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor50m
Manhattan 40100m
MSRP
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor$74,520
Manhattan 40$799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
42.5mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Skeleton
M3.1.1
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$74,520
$799

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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.

Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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