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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
41mm
41.8mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
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
F6922
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
40h
Jewels
22
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$375

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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.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

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