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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsDan Henry 1937

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
193740h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
1937
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$290

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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.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

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