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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13.3mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
180m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Seiko NH34A
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
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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