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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsTissot Classic Dream

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $550

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
80h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$550

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

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