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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPEvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Bell & RossBR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
MSRP $3,672
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE$3,672
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.302
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,672
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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