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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsZelos Nova 37

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BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
13.3mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Salmon
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,992
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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