Bell & Ross has introduced the BR-X3 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor, a square shaped watch with an open dial that highlights its skeletonised movement proudly displaying a flying tourbillon and a micro-rotor.
Key Features
Functions and Operations
Hours and minutes indicated on the dial at 2 o’clock. Flying tourbillon cage at 5.30. Winding and time-setting via the crown at 3 o’clock.
Dial
Open dial highlighting BR-CAL.389, a proprietary automatic movement. The sapphire fumé dial at 2 o’clock has rhodium-plated hour and minute hands.
Movement
BR-CAL.389 drives the hours, minutes, and flying tourbillon. Jewels: 26. Power reserve: 58 hours. Polished and satin-finished bridges.
Case
Middle case is made from polished and satin-finished steel, featuring both a sapphire top and caseback with anti-reflective coating. Diameter: 40 mm. Thickness: 9 mm. Water resistant up to 50 metres. Watch comes with a grey alligator leather strap fitted to a polished and satin-finished steel buckle.
Our Thoughts
For an aviation themed brand where most of its watches resemble cockpit instruments, it is interesting to see Bell & Ross continue to venture into haute horology and grand complications.
We were fortunate to handle the BR-X3 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor during Dubai Watch Week 2025. I must admit I quite liked it. Its square case with large front and back sapphire crystals, and the design of its skeleton movement both evoke a sense of lightness, minimalism, and modern architecture. The BR-X3 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor is an original and refreshing take on watch design.
Additional Details
Name: BR-X3 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor
Reference: BRX3M-TRB-ST/SCR
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF) 80,000 (including VAT)
Limited edition of 25 pieces.
Please visit the brand’s website and Instagram page for more information.
