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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
41mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Sport
MSRP
$7,992
ComplicationsHours/MinutesSecondsPower Reserve Indicator
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel is the Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Patrouille de France ($8,100) — square case and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Tissot PRX at $2,150 (vs $7,992 for the BR-X3 Blue Steel) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Depancel Série R01 is the standout microbrand take — square case and Looks nearly identical.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Depancel Série R01
Depancelmicro

Série R01

19 variants
43mm·Automatic
$1,038MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Duxot Quadrata Automatic
Duxotmicro

Quadrata Automatic

4 variants · Ref. DX-2073-44
42mm·Automatic
$340MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Audaz ADZ-3060
Audazmicro

ADZ-3060

5 variants
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
March LA.B AM2 Calendar Automatique
March LA.Bmicro
AM2 Calendar Automatique Phantom

AM2 Calendar Automatique

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,445MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Depancel Série R
Depancelmicro

Série R

7 variants
43mm·Automatic
$922MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Timefactors PRS-40
Timefactorsmicro

PRS-40

 
40.2mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bahrami Watches SOLERO
Bahrami Watchesmicro

SOLERO

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$580MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Depancel Série R Cruiser
Depancelmicro

Série R Cruiser

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Alexander Shorokhoff Square Round
Alexander Shorokhoffmicro

Square Round

 
44.5mm·Manual
$2,647MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Magrette Kaha
Magrettemicro
Art Collection

Kaha

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,080MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
LIV Watches Rebel-AR Valencia
LIV Watchesmicro

Rebel-AR Valencia

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$690MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
LIV Watches Rebel-AR Monza
LIV Watchesmicro

Rebel-AR Monza

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Bell & Ross BR-05  Chrono Patrouille de France
Bell & Ross

BR-05 Chrono Patrouille de France

5 variants · BR 05
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & Ross BR-X5 Iridescent
Bell & Ross

BR-X5 Iridescent

2 variants · BR X5
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,709MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & Ross BR-X5 Blue Lum
Bell & Ross

BR-X5 Blue Lum

2 variants · BR X5
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$15,012MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf
TAG Heuer

Monaco Gulf

Ref. CBL2115.FC6494
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Monaco Chronograph

6 variants · Monaco
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
TAG Heuer Monaco
TAG Heuer

Monaco

7 variants · Ref. CBL2113.BA0644
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42
Breitling

Premier B01 Chronograph 42

7 variants · Premier
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model
Cartier

Santos de Cartier Large Model

Ref. WSSA0083
39.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
$14,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Breitling Premier B15 Duograph 42
Breitling

Premier B15 Duograph 42

Ref. AB1510171C1P1
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$12,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Breitling Premier B25 Datora 42
Breitling

Premier B25 Datora 42

Ref. AB2510201K1P1
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$15,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada Grenchen

The Panda / Reverse Panda

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds

3 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$7,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Seiko King Seiko VANAC
Seiko

King Seiko VANAC

6 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Christopher Ward C63 True GMT
Christopher Ward

C63 True GMT

2 variants · C63
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,135MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
DOXA SUB 200 C-GRAPH II
DOXA

SUB 200 C-GRAPH II

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,890MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

3 variants · Ref. L2.859.4.92.0
40/44mm·Automatic
$3,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Damasko DC96
Damaskomicro

DC96

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher Ward

C65 Super Compressor Elite

3 variants · C65
41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Orient Stretto Day & Night
Orient

Stretto Day & Night

4 variants · Stretto
41.5mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
TAG Heuer Carrera
TAG Heuer

Carrera

3 variants · Collections
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)
Fears

Brunswick 40 (Black)

17 variants · Brunswick
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$3,545MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

TAG Heuer Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph

3 variants · Monaco
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
TAG Heuer Monaco Evergraph
TAG Heuer

Monaco Evergraph

2 variants · Monaco
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$28,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Hublot Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm
Hublot
Big Bang

Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm

Ref. 821.NM.0170.RX
42mm·Automatic
$27,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Hublot Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm
Hublot
Big Bang

Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm

3 variants · Big Bang
42mm·Automatic
$46,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Hublot Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm
Hublot
Big Bang

Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm

Ref. 821.NX.0170.RX
42mm·Automatic
$26,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42mm

Ref. 26238TI.OO.2000TI.01
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42
Breitling

Premier B01 Chronograph 42

3 variants · Premier
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$22,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Cartier

Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold

Ref. W2SA0035
39.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
$18,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 43mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 43mm

Ref. 26420SO.OO.A029VE.01
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42mm

2 variants · Royal Oak Offshore
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Cartier

Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold

Ref. WGSA0110
39.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
$73,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
TAG Heuer Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph

Ref. CBW2190.FC8356
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
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