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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPEvsPhoibos Apollo

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BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Bell & RossBR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
MSRP $3,672
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE42mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE100m
Apollo200m
MSRP
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE$3,672
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Beige
Blue
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.302
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,672
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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