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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZELvsCWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL
Bell & RossBR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL
MSRP $8,532
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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL

The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL is noted for its bold, square case design and the warm, vintage feel of its bronze material, which develops a unique patina over time. Reviewers and owners highlight its surprisingly comfortable wearability, with some appreciating the flat top of the case and short lugs, despite its notable weight. Legibility in low light is a point of discussion, with one review noting the orange hour hand lume is less prominent than the lume on the hands and markers. The watch is powered by a Sellita-based Calibre BR-CAL.302 movement. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL for its distinctive aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with the bronze case's evolving patina being a key characteristic.

CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch for its faithful homage to vintage military divers, highlighting details like the dial markings, luminous acrylic bezel, vintage logo, and well-proportioned hands. One owner reports accuracy under +2 seconds per day. However, some find the "faux patina" lume too gold and glossy, and the polished case unusual for a military watch. The fixed lugs are noted as a potential drawback for some, though others appreciate them as a tool watch feature. Opinions on the value are split, with some questioning the $2.5k price point due to the ETA movement, while others see it as a strong alternative to more expensive watches. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch well for its vintage aesthetic and tool watch capabilities, despite some reservations about its price and specific execution details.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL42mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
Power Reserve
BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL300m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL$8,532
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.302
ETA 2824
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,532
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