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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13.3mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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