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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsZelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Tantalum LE
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Seiko NH35
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
$1,499

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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