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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsPraesidus Arctic Field

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
41mm
34mm
Thickness
13.3mm
9.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$195

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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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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