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Bell & Ross BR-03 Chrono BlacktrackvsLorier Hydra SIII

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BR-03 Chrono Blacktrack
Bell & RossBR-03 Chrono Blacktrack
MSRP $7,776
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-03 Chrono Blacktrack42mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
BR-03 Chrono Blacktrack42 hoursh
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
BR-03 Chrono Blacktrack100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
BR-03 Chrono Blacktrack$7,776
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Ceramic
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.301
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Date, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,776
$699

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR-03 Chrono Blacktrack

Owners widely appreciate the Bell & Ross BR-03 Chrono Blacktrack for its unique square, military-inspired, stealthy all-black ceramic design and dial styled like a motorcycle's cooling grid, finding it a refreshing alternative to common styles. Reviewers note the watch's surprising wearability, particularly with flared straps, and its futuristic design with personality. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +10 seconds per day for the ETA 2894-2 based BR-CAL.301 movement, which has a 42-hour power reserve. Some owners criticize the use of rebranded base movements and significant depreciation, while one reviewer found the padded, quilted strap less comfortable than usual and noted poor lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Bell & Ross BR-03 Chrono Blacktrack well for its distinctive, personality-filled design.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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