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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
MSRP $3,450

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE72h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE$3,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Moonphase
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
21mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied indices
Diamond indexes

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
L899.5
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
72h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
Hours, minutes, seconds, moon phase display and date indicated by small hand at

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$3,450

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE for its legible dial, romantic moonphase complication, and overall value for money. Reviewers note its classic design, barleycorn guilloché dial, and Roman numerals. Some owners find the strap superb, while others mention the cut-off Roman numeral six as a potential drawback. The watch has a 3 bar water resistance, limiting its use to drier environments, and the complete calendar requires manual adjustment for shorter months. On balance, the consensus is that the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE is highly regarded for its attractive dial and complication at its price point.

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