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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZELvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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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 Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL300m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
BR 03-92 DIVER BLUE BRONZE SAPPHIRE BEZEL$8,532
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
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
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
$8,532
$328

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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 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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