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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38.5mm
Thickness
13.3mm
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
50 hoursh
Jewels
42
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$16,100

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

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