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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsYema Granvelle CMM.29

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Granvelle CMM.29
YemaGranvelle CMM.29
MSRP $1,913

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Granvelle CMM.2939mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Granvelle CMM.2940h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Granvelle CMM.2950m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Granvelle CMM.29$1,913

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
13.3mm
8.6mm
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

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Yema CMM.29
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
$1,913

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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.

Yema Granvelle CMM.29

Owners praise the Yema Granvelle CMM.29's gorgeous dial, noting its guilloché pattern and carved hour indices that catch the light. One owner describes the movement as a "feast for the eyes" but finds the watch frustrating at work due to its lack of a specific function. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Granvelle CMM.29 for its visually striking dial and movement finishing, with some finding its utility limited in certain professional contexts.

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