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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPEvsGlycine Airman No. 1 GMT

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BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Bell & RossBR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
MSRP $3,672
Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE42mm
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Water Resistance
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE100m
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MSRP
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE$3,672
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
11.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Beige
Silver
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.302
SW330-2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
48h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,672
$2,800

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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.

Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical significance and attractive dial. However, some find the 36mm case size to be a bit small, and the GMT hand can be difficult to distinguish from the minute hand. The watch has a very limited 3ATM water resistance. Later versions feature sapphire crystals, differing from earlier plexi models. Overall, owners value the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical appeal and dial design, despite minor legibility and sizing concerns.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial colors are praised. The value proposition is tied to a sale price, with questions about long-term competitiveness.

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