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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13mm
Lug Width
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
38h
Jewels
26
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$3,520

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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