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Bell & Ross BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTORvsSpinnaker Croft Pioneer

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BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR
Bell & RossBR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR
MSRP $96,120
Croft Pioneer
SpinnakerCroft Pioneer
MSRP $199

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR40mm
Croft Pioneer42mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR52 hoursh
Croft Pioneer40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR50m
Croft Pioneer100m
MSRP
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR$96,120
Croft Pioneer$199

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Skeleton
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.389
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
52 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Tourbillon
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$96,120
$199

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR

The Bell & Ross BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR is noted for its comfortable 40mm square case with well-rounded edges and a bold, artistic design. Reviewers highlight its wearable case that seamlessly integrates with the strap and a well-executed dial structure. The watch features a Kenissi-manufactured calibre with a 70-hour power reserve and COSC certification, though one source notes the absence of hour markers on the dial. The BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR is priced at $7,200 USD. Overall, reviewers praise the Bell & Ross BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR for its comfortable wearability and artistic dial execution.

Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

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