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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsVaer Atlas

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Miyota 9015
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
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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