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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik blue gold

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

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Tangente neomatik blue gold35mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Tangente neomatik blue gold43 hoursh
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Tangente neomatik blue gold50m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Tangente neomatik blue gold$4,250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41mm
35mm
Thickness
13.3mm
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
DUW 3001
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
43 hoursh
Jewels
27
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$4,250

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik blue gold

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beauty and exceptionally thin case, with some finding the dial too busy. The in-house DUW 3001 movement is noted as a positive, though some variants lack lume and the clasp on the 39mm model can chafe. One owner found the Gold Neomatik Dore 18ct overpriced for its functionality. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its aesthetic appeal and slim profile at its price point.

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