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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPEvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Bell & RossBR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
MSRP $3,672
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE42mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE100m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE$3,672
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Beige
M6.1.1
Indices
Applied indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.302
Sellita SW510mb
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,672
$1,679

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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.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which offers a premium feel with a sharp, legible dial and well-executed applied markers. Reviewers note the sweet winding action and the vintage-inspired brown sunburst dial with dauphine hands and lollipop register pointers. The watch is powered by a manual-wind Sellita SW510Mb movement with a 63-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures vary, with one reviewer reporting +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII for its refined vintage-inspired design and compact dimensions at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a key strength for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII. Reviewers noted the excellent quality-price ratio for a Swiss-made chronograph.

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