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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsBrew Super Metric

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Super Metric
BrewSuper Metric
MSRP $475

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Super Metric
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
13.3mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
19.85mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Fine-Texture
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
VK68
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
0h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$475

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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.

Brew Super Metric

Owners widely praise the Brew Super Metric's unique, asymmetrical, and colorful 70s-inspired design, with many appreciating its finishing and dial details for the price. Some owners find the integrated bracelet can be a hair-puller, and the watch wears larger than its 36mm dimensions due to the square case and bracelet. The lume is noted as weak, and some find the dial graphics busy, though others love the colorful, essence-keeping 2.0 design. On balance, owners rate the Brew Super Metric highly for its distinctive style and value, with many finding it a fun and comfortable daily wearer.

From video reviewers

The Brew Super Metric's Meca-Quartz Chrono functionality is one of the best the reviewer has seen. The watch's unique design is a key part of its charm. The Seiko meca-quartz caliber contributes to its value for the price. The lume could be improved, as it's not as bright as some other watches in its class. The price may not be the cheapest option in its class.

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