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Bell & Ross BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPHvsZelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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BR-X1 TOURBILLON  SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH
Bell & RossBR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $486,000
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH45mm
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Power Reserve
BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Water Resistance
BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
MSRP
BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH$486,000
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Sapphire
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Skeleton
Tantalum LE
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.285
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Chronograph, Power Reserve Indicator, Tourbillon
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$486,000
$1,499

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH

The Bell & Ross BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH is noted for its modern, Transformer-like 45mm case and superb, qualitative finishing on its skeletonized sapphire dial. The manually wound BR-CAL.283 movement offers a 4-day power reserve. However, the movement's use of a Dubois-Depraz module over an ETA base is a point of consideration against competitors with in-house calibers, and the watch carries a high price point, with limited editions ranging from $163,000 to $238,000. Overall, reviewers highlight the Bell & Ross BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH's impressive finishing and unique aesthetic as key strengths, despite its considerable cost and modular movement construction.

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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