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Bell & Ross BR-X5 Blue LumvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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BR-X5 Blue Lum
Bell & RossBR-X5 Blue Lum
MSRP $15,012
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X5 Blue Lum41mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X5 Blue Lum70 hoursh
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
BR-X5 Blue Lum100m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
BR-X5 Blue Lum$15,012
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Coral
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
$450

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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 Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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