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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Type
Automatic
Solar
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
$349

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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 DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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