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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsOrient Sport Watch

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Sport Watch
OrientSport Watch
MSRP $245

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Sport Watch41.9mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Sport Watch40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Sport Watch50m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Sport Watch$245

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
41mm
41.9mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
F6922
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
40h
Jewels
22
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$245

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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.

Orient Sport Watch

Owners praise the Orient Sport Watch for its sapphire crystal, day and date complications, and overall value around $300, with one owner calling the red dial version the best-looking dive watch in its price range. A modern 40mm case size is noted, alongside Orient's signature power reserve indicator. One reviewer flags the use of a mineral crystal and a non-hacking, non-hand-winding automatic movement as drawbacks for the price. On balance, owners rate the Orient Sport Watch highly for its impressive value and feature set at the price point.

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