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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Tangomat GMT
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat GMT
MSRP $5,740

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Tangomat GMT40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Tangomat GMT42 hoursh
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Tangomat GMT30m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Tangomat GMT$5,740

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
DUW 5201
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
42 hoursh
Jewels
26
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$5,740

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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 Tangomat GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT for its elegant Bauhaus design, detailed finishing, and true in-house GMT movement, with many considering it excellent value. The watch's simplicity and user-friendly world time dial are highlighted as refreshing departures from busy designs. Some owners find the 40mm case wears larger than expected, and the GMT function, which uses a disk adjusted by a pusher, is noted as requiring manual adjustment and can be less convenient than a traditional hour hand for some users. One owner reported a daily accuracy drift of 25-35 seconds, while another experienced accidental pressing of the timezone pusher. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT highly for its unique in-house GMT complication and refined aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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