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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38.3mm
Thickness
13.3mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
43 hoursh
Jewels
26
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$3,700

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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 Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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