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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
The Sandford40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
The Sandford100m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$1,850

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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