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Oris Aquis Pro 4000mvsBell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

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Aquis Pro 4000m
OrisAquis Pro 4000m
MSRP $6,900
BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquis Pro 4000m49.5mm
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Power Reserve
Aquis Pro 4000m120 hoursh
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Water Resistance
Aquis Pro 4000m4,000m
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
MSRP
Aquis Pro 4000m$6,900
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
49.5mm
41mm
Thickness
13.3mm
Lug Width
26mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
4000m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CALIBRE 400
BR-CAL.323
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
120 hoursh
70 hoursh
Jewels
21
Complications
Date
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,900
$7,992

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What people say

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Oris Aquis Pro 4000m

The Oris Aquis Pro 4000m is widely acknowledged as a substantial dive tool, with reviewers and owners alike noting its impressive 49.5mm diameter and 23.4mm to 25mm thickness. Despite its size, the titanium case and comfortable rubber strap contribute to surprisingly good wearability for some, though others find its dimensions impractical for daily wear. The patented Rotation Safety System for the bezel is praised for its intelligence and functionality, while the in-house Calibre 400 movement offers a 120-hour power reserve and a 10-year warranty. One owner notes that the clasp's quick-adjust pushers can be unintentionally activated during watch removal. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Oris Aquis Pro 4000m as a stunning, albeit chunky, tool watch whose impressive specifications are its primary draw.

Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

The Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel is noted for its integration of the Kenissi movement into the BR-03 case, featuring a layered dial with a reoriented power reserve indicator. Owners find the lume bright, though less so in person than in images, and appreciate the comfort and unique dial variations, viewing it as an experimental piece. Reviewers note the three-date window is less clear than a single date display and find the blue dial's shininess excessive.

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