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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted FEW Edition

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

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
The Olmsted FEW Edition38mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
The Olmsted FEW Edition42h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
The Olmsted FEW Edition100m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
The Olmsted FEW Edition$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 Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Dial Color
White
Salmon
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

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 FEW Edition

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar Olmsted for its design, quality, and customer service, with one owner highlighting a personal gift from the brand. The Oak & Oscar Olmsted Matte features a stealthy black ceramic coating on its 38mm case for scratch resistance, a clean sandwich dial with orange accents, and a modified ETA 2892A2 movement regulated in Chicago. It comes with both leather and nylon straps and was initially priced at $1,475, with production limited by the coating process. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar Olmsted highly for its thoughtful design and durable ceramic finish.

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