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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZELvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL
Bell & RossBR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL
MSRP $8,532
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL42mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL300m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL$8,532
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.302
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,532
$888

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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