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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsBremont Altitude 39 Date

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Altitude 39 Date
BremontAltitude 39 Date
MSRP $4,250

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Altitude 39 Date39mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Altitude 39 Date40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Altitude 39 Date100m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
13.3mm
11.19mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
BE-92AE
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
$4,250

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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 Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

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