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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsBremont Altitude Chronograph

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
Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Altitude Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Altitude Chronograph100m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13.3mm
14.7mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
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-50AE
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
$6,300

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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 Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

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