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Oris Oris Star EditionvsBell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

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Oris Star Edition
OrisOris Star Edition
MSRP $2,300
BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Oris Star Edition35mm
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Power Reserve
Oris Star Edition41 hoursh
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Water Resistance
Oris Star Edition50m
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
MSRP
Oris Star Edition$2,300
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
35mm
41mm
Thickness
13.3mm
Lug Width
17mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Grey
White
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
733-1
BR-CAL.323
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
41 hoursh
70 hoursh
Jewels
26
Complications
Date
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,300
$7,992

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What people say

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Oris Star Edition

The Oris Star Edition is a faithful 35mm reissue of a 1966 model, featuring a vintage dial, sunburst finish, and acrylic crystal. Reviewers note the 35mm case size may be too small for some collectors. The watch is powered by the automatic Oris Calibre 733 movement with a 41-hour power reserve and offers 50m water resistance. One reviewer pointed out that the date digits are not sized like the original and the included strap appears cheap. Overall, reviewers appreciate the Oris Star Edition's faithful revival of a historically significant model, with the vintage aesthetic being a primary draw.

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.

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