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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPEvsTraska Freediver Arctic

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BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Bell & RossBR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
MSRP $3,672
Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE42mm
Freediver Arctic40mm
Power Reserve
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Freediver Arctic42h
Water Resistance
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE100m
Freediver Arctic200m
MSRP
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE$3,672
Freediver Arctic$735

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Beige
White
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.302
9039
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
24
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,672
$735

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What people say

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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.

Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its pleasing design and excellent value, with particular commendation for its bracelet featuring hardening and micro-adjustments, which some find superior to those on higher-priced watches. The 48mm lug-to-lug dimension is considered wearable, even on smaller wrists, due to the bracelet's female endlinks and the newer generation's taper. Owners are split on the bracelet's comfort, with some finding it sharp and preferring alternative straps, while others find it comfortable. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its aesthetic appeal and feature set at its price point.

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