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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

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
C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Oro
Indices
Applied indices
Roman numerals
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN C1 X1 BL

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
38h
Jewels
29
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$5,340

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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.

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic features a 41mm titanium case with a glassbox sapphire crystal and a laser-etched guilloché dial with Roman numerals. It utilizes a modified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a chiming module, and its chiming mechanism showcases meticulous hand-finishing. One reviewer found the Oyster-style bracelet a stylistic mismatch for the watch's classical dial design. On balance, reviewers highlight the C1 Bel Canto Classic's refined dial and hand-finished chiming mechanism.

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