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Bell & Ross BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotorvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
Bell & RossBR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
MSRP $74,520
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor42.5mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor50m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor$74,520
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
42.5mm
36mm
Thickness
18mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.381
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Tourbillon
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$74,520
$1,800

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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