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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsHenry Archer Tidslinje

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Tidslinje
Henry ArcherTidslinje
MSRP $5,699

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Tidslinje40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Tidslinje40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Tidslinje200m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Tidslinje$5,699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Miyota 9122
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
$5,699

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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.

Henry Archer Tidslinje

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidslinje for its superb build quality, captivating dial designs, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its 40mm size and 12.1mm thickness as very wearable. The triple date function is appreciated for its utility and collection variety, and the beads of rice bracelet is frequently noted for its comfort and quality. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting +/- 2-4 seconds per day and others around 10-15 seconds per day as advertised. Some owners find the day/month indicators and the numbering for days of the week to be tiny and hard to read, and the black bezel is considered disproportionately large and cosmetic by some. One owner noted disappointment that a micro-adjust clasp is no longer offered on the Lunaris model. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidslinje highly for its captivating design and excellent value for money.

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