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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsChristopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
SW300-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
56h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$2,295

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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.

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) owners and reviewers highlight its high value, comfortable and lightweight titanium case, and COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement. Some owners praise the finishing and textured dial, with one noting the sharpness of bracelet links is by design. However, a recurring point of criticism is the sharp edges on the bracelet links, with some also finding the inside surfaces of the clasp unfinished. One owner felt the dial appeared cheap for the price, while a reviewer desired more design originality in the dial and a micro-adjust system for the bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) highly for its value and comfortable titanium build, despite some reservations about bracelet finishing and dial design originality.

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