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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsSugess Seestern S456 GMT

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Seestern S456 GMT
SugessSeestern S456 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Seestern S456 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Seestern S456 GMT40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Seestern S456 GMT200m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Seestern S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
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
Tritium

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$299

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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.

Sugess Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S456 GMT for its excellent case finishing, deep blue sunburst dial, and crisp indices, with one owner rating the overall fit and finish 9.5 out of 10. The watch is noted for its legibility, strong lume that lasts about 4 hours, and accurate timekeeping around -4 seconds per day, with easy GMT hand adjustment. Some owners report issues with a loose or friction-based unidirectional bezel, while others find theirs tight and prefer a bidirectional GMT bezel. The sapphire crystal is described as clear and flat by some, but others find it very reflective with AR coating that could be improved. Sizing is generally considered good at 39mm with a 46mm lug-to-lug and 12mm thickness, though one owner expresses concern about its 49mm lug-to-lug and 41mm bezel diameter. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and dial at its price point.

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