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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPEvsVario Futurist

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BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Bell & RossBR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
MSRP $3,672
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE$3,672
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Beige
Purple
Indices
Applied indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.302
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,672
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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