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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsFears Arnos (Blue)

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Arnos (Blue)40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Arnos (Blue)30m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Arnos (Blue)$4,604

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41mm
30.8mm
Thickness
13.3mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Sellita SW1000-1b
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
$4,604

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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.

Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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