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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsMaen Classic 36

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Classic 36
MaenClassic 36
MSRP $639

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Classic 3636mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Classic 3640h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Classic 3650m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Classic 36$639

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
13.3mm
9.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Sellita SW200
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
$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.

Maen Classic 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Classic 36 for its salmon dial and clean moon phase, with its radial brushing also noted as a positive design element. One owner reports excellent quality, drawing from experience with a sibling model. A concern exists regarding the inability to try on microbrand watches before purchase to assess value. One owner experienced a non-functional watch upon arrival. Overall, owners value the Maen Classic 36 for its attractive dial and design elements, though a significant quality control issue was reported by one owner.

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