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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsWilliam Wood Fearless

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Fearless100m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
13.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Seiko NH35
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
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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