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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsOak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Tool
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Grey
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
56h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$2,400

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 is a 39.5mm stainless steel tool watch featuring a unique, layered aluminum "ghost dial" for legibility and 200m water resistance, powered by a Sellita SW300 movement. Its appeal is limited by a US$2,550 price and an extremely limited production of 20 pieces, with its experimental dial construction done in Chicago. Overall, reviewers highlight the endearing dial and in-house bezel production as key features of the Oak & Oscar Humboldt ExP-02.

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