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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZELvsBaltic HMS 003

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BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL
Bell & RossBR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL
MSRP $8,532
HMS 003
BalticHMS 003
MSRP $416

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL42mm
HMS 00336mm
Power Reserve
BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL
HMS 00360h
Water Resistance
BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL300m
HMS 00350m
MSRP
BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL$8,532
HMS 003$416

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Blue Gilt
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.302
Miyota 8315
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,532
$416

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What people say

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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.

Baltic HMS 003

The Baltic HMS 003 is widely praised for its vintage charm, featuring a three-dimensional sector dial with a deep blue and gilt color scheme, heat-treated blue hands, and varied textures. Owners and reviewers highlight its 36.5mm case size, high-dome crystal, and Beads of Rice bracelet as particularly appealing. The Miyota 8315 automatic movement provides a 60-hour power reserve and stop-seconds function. One owner notes the domed hesalite crystal is prone to scratching. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic HMS 003 highly for its unbelievably gorgeous design and vintage aesthetic at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic HMS 003's downsized case to 36.5mm is a significant strength, making it a genuinely vintage-sized watch. A notable trade-off is the relatively thin lume on the watch, which is 'not the brightest' but still functional. Reviewers disagree on the watch's overall build quality, with one reviewer stating it has "better finishing" than the previous model, while another reviewer notes that specific details about the watch's finishing, indexes, or overall build quality are not mentioned.

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