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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsGeckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
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
$499

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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.

Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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