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Bell & Ross BR-S black mattevsHamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

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Bell & Ross BR-S black matte

The Bell & Ross BR-S black matte is noted for its flight instrument-inspired aesthetic and monochromatic design. Owners find the square case shape polarizing, with some considering it less appealing and potentially too large for smaller wrists. One user reported difficulty reading the Phantom variant at a glance. Overall, owners rate the Bell & Ross BR-S black matte for its unique design, though its wearability is a point of discussion.

Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz for its cool retro-futuristic design and historical reissue status, with many finding it comfortable for all-day wear on its tapering bracelet. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional accuracy, with figures ranging from +/- zero seconds per day to -0.5 to +0.7 seconds per day. The watch features a hybrid dual display with LCD and OLED technology, a sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance, with battery life estimated at three to five years. Some owners note sharp edges on the clasp buttons and a lack of micro-adjustments on the butterfly clasp, while others find the red LCD dim outdoors and the display activation delayed, requiring a button press to see the time in the dark. The price is considered accessible by some for its unique character and heritage, though others find it expensive for a quartz digital watch.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-S black matte39mm
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
BR-S black matte
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz
Water Resistance
BR-S black matte100m
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz100m
MSRP
BR-S black matte$2,916
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz$1,225

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
24mm
Material
Ceramic
Stainless Steel
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.102
H-10e
Beat Rate
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,916
$1,225
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