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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsDryden Chrono Diver Hometown

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Chrono Diver Hometown
DrydenChrono Diver Hometown
MSRP $349

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Chrono Diver Hometown42mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Chrono Diver Hometown40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Chrono Diver Hometown100m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Chrono Diver Hometown$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Steel
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
$349

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Hometown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver for its fit, feel, and finishing, with many appreciating its vintage-inspired design and the value it offers at its price point. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement is frequently cited as a reliable and cost-effective choice. Some owners note that the chronograph pushers lack the tactile click of mechanical chronographs, and the 42mm case with a 49mm lug-to-lug may wear large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver highly for its attractive design and excellent finishing at the price.

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