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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsNorqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue
NorqainFreedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue
MSRP $5,639

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue70h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue100m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue$5,639

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Manufacture Calibre NN20/2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
70h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$5,639

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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.

Norqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue

The Norqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue is widely praised for its comfortable 40mm size, clean dial design, discrete GMT display, and brilliant domed sapphire crystal. Owners and reviewers highlight the watch's great finish and the intuitive jumping local hour feature powered by a COSC-certified Kenissi NN20/2 movement. The movement offers a 70-hour power reserve and has demonstrated accuracy of +2 seconds over a week. However, its 14.5mm thickness is noted as making it not a thin or small watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Norqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue highly for its comfortable wearability, attractive summer blue dial, and reliable, accurate movement.

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