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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13.3mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

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