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Bell & Ross BR-03 White Steel & GoldvsVario Futurist

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BR-03 White Steel & Gold
Bell & RossBR-03 White Steel & Gold
MSRP $7,549
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-03 White Steel & Gold41mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
BR-03 White Steel & Gold54 hoursh
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
BR-03 White Steel & Gold100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
BR-03 White Steel & Gold$7,549
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
9.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Purple
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.302-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,549
$648

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR-03 White Steel & Gold

The Bell & Ross BR-03 White Steel & Gold is noted for its dressier interpretation of the brand's square design, featuring a 41mm or 42mm steel case with an 18k rose gold bezel and crown, and an opaline white dial with rose gold accents. Reviewers highlight its slimmer profile, with case thickness reported at 9.65mm and 41mm or 42mm diameter, making it wearable while retaining the signature chunky quirkiness. The BR-CAL.302-1 automatic movement offers a power reserve of 54 to 56 hours. Some find the blue hands on the dial to be a miss, and at its price point, some wish for COSC certification. Overall, reviewers praise the Bell & Ross BR-03 White Steel & Gold for its striking good looks and improved wearability due to its reduced dimensions.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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