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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE

The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Desert Type features a 42mm black ceramic case and a sand-colored dial with a sandwich construction. It is powered by the BR Caliber 302 movement, which offers a 38-hour power reserve. The dial has aviation-shaped hands and a photoluminescent lower insert. On balance, owners and reviewers note the distinctive dial and case construction of the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Desert Type.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, thin profile, and solid build quality, often noting its finishing and wearability as superior for its price point. Reviewers consistently flag its slim case, with measurements around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, and appreciate its non-homage design and comfortable lug curvature. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds per day loss, while another notes their Sellita SW200 movement runs at +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners report inconsistent power reserve not reaching the advertised 42 hours and find the lume sub-par for nighttime legibility. A few also mention sharp bracelet edges and a potentially short bracelet for larger wrists, and one owner dislikes the "COMBAT" text on the dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its impressive thinness and value as a Swiss automatic diver.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE42mm
Combat Sub Sport42mm
Power Reserve
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Combat Sub Sport38h
Water Resistance
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE100m
Combat Sub Sport200m
MSRP
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE$3,672
Combat Sub Sport$1,650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
10.45mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Beige
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Bell & Ross BR-CAL.302
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
26
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,672
$1,650
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