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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsBell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Tool
Sport
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12.4mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Dial Color
Green
White
Indices
Applied
Applied indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
BR-CAL.323
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
70 hoursh
Jewels
21
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$7,992

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

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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