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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsBaltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

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
HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Gold PVD - Black
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Miyota 8315
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
60h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$416

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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.

Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

One owner reported poor quality with a plastic-like crystal, audible rattling, and significant timekeeping issues within 24 hours, deeming the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD overpriced. Another commenter felt the design needed upgrades to its movement and crystal, noting a cheap feel to the dial's textured section. On balance, the consensus among the limited owner feedback is that the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD has significant quality concerns for its price point.

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