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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue SteelvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Skeleton
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Ti Damascus LE
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
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
$1,999

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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 Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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