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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsFears Brunswick 40 (Black)

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
Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
15m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
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
La Joux-Perret G100
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
$3,545

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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 Brunswick 40 (Black)

The Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) is praised for its shirt-cuff-sleek 11.06mm thin case and a bespoke five-link bracelet with a butterfly clasp, noted for its wrist-hugging comfort and muscular appearance on the cushion case. Its brushed finish effectively hides hairlines. The ETA 2824-2 automatic movement powers the watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) highly for its British, bespoke take on the classic sports watch design and comfortable wearability.

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