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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsSpinnaker Croft

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Croft40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Croft150m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
SII NH35A
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
$219

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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 Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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