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Bell & Ross BR-X5 Blue LumvsSpinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)

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BR-X5 Blue Lum
Bell & RossBR-X5 Blue Lum
MSRP $15,012
Hull California (Popeye Navy)
SpinnakerHull California (Popeye Navy)
MSRP $375

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X5 Blue Lum41mm
Hull California (Popeye Navy)42mm
Power Reserve
BR-X5 Blue Lum70 hoursh
Hull California (Popeye Navy)40h
Water Resistance
BR-X5 Blue Lum100m
Hull California (Popeye Navy)100m
MSRP
BR-X5 Blue Lum$15,012
Hull California (Popeye Navy)$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,012
$375

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR-X5 Blue Lum

The Bell & Ross BR-X5 Blue Lum features a composite case with blue luminescent quartz fibre and titanium, and its dial, indices, hands, and power reserve indicator are treated with blue Super-LumiNova. The watch is powered by the Kenissi-manufactured Caliber BR-CAL.323 automatic movement, which provides a 70-hour power reserve. The luminous composite case components appear a pale blue in daylight and emit a bright aqua blue glow in the dark, though the date numerals are unlit. On balance, reviewers highlight the BR-X5 Blue Lum's distinctive luminous case and dial as its primary appeal.

Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)

The Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) is noted for its unique design, featuring Popeye's arms as hands, which appeals to owners seeking a bold, quirky piece. Some owners appreciate the watch's solid build, textured dial, applied indices, and applied logo, along with decent SuperLuminova lume on the hands and indices. The watch utilizes a Seiko NH35 movement with a power reserve around 40-41 hours. One owner points out an anatomical inaccuracy in the Popeye depiction, with both characters shown with two right arms. Another reviewer notes the 42mm cushion case has a noticeable 15.7mm thickness.

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