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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
11mm
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
Coral
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
$450

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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 Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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