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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

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
Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Ludwig gold 3330m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Ludwig gold 33$12,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41mm
32.8mm
Thickness
13.3mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
Lug Width
17mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
53 hoursh
Jewels
17
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$12,500

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 for its blend of traditional Roman numerals and modern design, highlighting exceptional dial printing and blued steel hands that are best appreciated in person. Reviewers note it as the most affordable entry to in-house German watchmaking, with its slim 33mm case and Roman numeral dial positioning it as a formal dress watch. Some find the small diameter too diminutive for modern tastes. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 highly for its refined appearance and value as an accessible German-made dress watch.

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