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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsLum-Tec Eclipse

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Eclipse
Lum-TecEclipse
MSRP $695

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Eclipse42mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Eclipse40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Eclipse101m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Eclipse$695

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
101m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
E6
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Miyota 9039
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
$695

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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.

Lum-Tec Eclipse

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Eclipse for its comfortable, slim profile and thin wearability, with specific commendations for its beautiful dial, good readability, and bracelet design. The knurling on the crown is also noted as a positive feature. Some owners express concern over the 42mm case size and find the dial's font and indices unappealing, though others appreciate the deep-dish slant. One owner notes a slight gap where the lugs meet the bracelet. The Lum-Tec Eclipse e3 variant features a Miyota 9039 movement, a solid bracelet, a sunburst dial, and exceptionally bright lume. Overall, owners rate the Lum-Tec Eclipse highly for its slim design and attractive dial at its price point.

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