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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
9039
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
42h
Jewels
24
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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