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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsBremont Airco Mach 1 Jet

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Airco Mach 1 Jet
BremontAirco Mach 1 Jet
MSRP $4,500

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Airco Mach 1 Jet40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Airco Mach 1 Jet40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Airco Mach 1 Jet100m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Airco Mach 1 Jet$4,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$4,500

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What people say

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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.

Bremont Airco Mach 1 Jet

The Bremont Airco Mach 1 Jet is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design, 40mm size, and excellent legibility, featuring a satin-finished case with polished bevels and a matte dial with red-orange accents. Reviewers highlight its strong proportions, 100 meters of water resistance, and COSC-certified BE-92AE automatic movement. The watch is powered by the BE-92A automatic movement with a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers consider the Bremont Airco Mach 1 Jet an excellent everyday pilot's watch for its blend of vintage aesthetics and practical features.

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