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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPEvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

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BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Bell & RossBR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
MSRP $3,672
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE42mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto41mm
Power Reserve
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto40h
Water Resistance
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE100m
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto60m
MSRP
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE$3,672
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto$1,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
60m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Beige
Black
Indices
Applied indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.302
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,672
$1,400

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto is praised for its durable construction, featuring a sandblasted steel case with improved lugs, a bi-directional bezel with excellent action, and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the constant visibility provided by self-illuminating tritium gas tubes and the precision of its ETA F06.412 quartz movement, which offers accuracy to about 10 seconds per year. The watch includes a GMT bezel for dual timekeeping and a synthetic sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto highly for its robust tool-watch design and reliable tritium illumination.

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