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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPEvsChristopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Bell & RossBR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
MSRP $3,672
C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE42mm
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Power Reserve
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Water Resistance
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE100m
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
MSRP
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE$3,672
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Beige
Black
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
None
SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.302
SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
26
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,672
$1,375

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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE

The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Desert Type features a 42mm black ceramic case and a sand-colored dial with a sandwich construction. It is powered by the BR Caliber 302 movement, which offers a 38-hour power reserve. The dial has aviation-shaped hands and a photoluminescent lower insert. On balance, owners and reviewers note the distinctive dial and case construction of the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Desert Type.

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 for its COSC-certified accuracy and clean British-military aesthetic, with many highlighting its balanced wearability and cool, ultra-legible mid-century design. The gorgeous domed crystal and the MOD badge on the caseback are noted as charming details. Some owners find the 38mm case size potentially too small for larger wrists, while others question its claimed military heritage. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW200 COSC movement with a 38-hour power reserve and features Grade X1 Super-LumiNova on its matte black dial. Overall, the consensus is that the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 is highly regarded for its character and COSC-certified accuracy.

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