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Bell & Ross BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTORvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR
Bell & RossBR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR
MSRP $96,120
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR40mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR52 hoursh
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR50m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR$96,120
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.389
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
52 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Tourbillon
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$96,120
$888

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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