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Bell & Ross BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotorvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
Bell & RossBR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
MSRP $74,520
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor42.5mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor50m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
BR-X2 tourbillon skeleton micro rotor$74,520
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
42.5mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.381
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Tourbillon
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$74,520
$428

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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.

Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

The Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is widely seen as a commemorative keepsake, particularly for those celebrating Singapore's 60th anniversary or born in 1965. Reviewers note its vibrant red enamel dial and 37mm steel case with fixed wire lugs, along with 100m water resistance. One owner reported the watch is "patina-ing well" after three years, and the Miyota 82S5 movement is considered a reliable, cost-effective base. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench as a unique souvenir and tribute piece, with its distinctive enamel dial being a key draw.

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