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Serica Ref. 6190 Field ChronometervsBell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

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Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer
SericaRef. 6190 Field Chronometer
MSRP $1,293
BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer38mm
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer42h
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Water Resistance
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer200m
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
MSRP
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer$1,293
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
M.S.L. - Enamel Balck
White
Indices
Applied
Applied indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
BR-CAL.323
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70 hoursh
Jewels
25
Complications
COSC
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,293
$7,992

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What people say

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Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer

Owners widely praise the Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer for its refined dials and slimmer case, with one owner calling the black dial the "blackest of blacks" and another finding it not top-heavy. The COSC-certified automatic movement is noted, and the Bonklip bracelet is described by one owner as the most comfortable they have ever experienced. However, one owner found the 9 o'clock crown undesirable and noted a ding on the bezel, while another owner found the Bonklip bracelet too small for their wrist. The €990 price is a significant increase from its predecessor, and some may miss the charm of a manual-winding caliber. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer for its updated design and comfortable bracelet, despite some concerns about the crown placement and price.

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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