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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPEvsOak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr

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BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Bell & RossBR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
MSRP $3,672
The Humboldt 12-hr
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt 12-hr
MSRP $1,750

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE42mm
The Humboldt 12-hr39.5mm
Power Reserve
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
The Humboldt 12-hr42 hoursh
Water Resistance
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE100m
The Humboldt 12-hr200m
MSRP
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE$3,672
The Humboldt 12-hr$1,750

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Dial Color
Beige
Grey
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.302
ETA 2892A2
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
Jewels
21
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,672
$1,750

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What people say

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr owners widely praise its comfortable, solid bracelet with screw links and tight end-link fit, along with its awesome sandwich dial featuring superb grain and crisp details. The 12-hour bezel is noted as excellent for tracking a second time zone, and the orange second hand adds a nice pop. One owner reports the watch has outstanding quality and a perfect fit on smaller wrists, while another notes its legibility and great presence on various straps. A reviewer describes it as a 40mm stainless steel tool watch with a matte, brushed finish and a sandwich dial, powered by an ETA 2892-A2 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Some in the line report the lume could be brighter. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr highly for its build quality and versatile tool-watch design.

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