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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsMaen Manhattan 40

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Manhattan 4040mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Manhattan 4040h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Manhattan 40100m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Manhattan 40$799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
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
M3.1.1
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
$799

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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 Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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