Which is cheaper, the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE or the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC?

At MSRP the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE is the cheaper of the two at $3,672, against $3,900 for the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC — a $228 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE or the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC?

The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE wears larger at 42mm versus 37mm for the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE or the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC?

The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC.

What movement does the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE run compared to the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE uses the BR-CAL.302 and the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC uses the L836.6.

Side by side

Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPEvsLongines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE

10762321428747

MSRP $3,672

Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

L2.537.4.72.2

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE42mm

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC37mm

Power Reserve

BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE—

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC52h

Water Resistance

BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE100m

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC50m

MSRP

BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE$3,672

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC$3,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

42mm

37mm

Thickness

—

10.95mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

44.6mm

Lug Width

—

19mm

Finish

—

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Caseback

—

Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

Underside

Both sides

Dial Color

Beige

Silver

Indices

Applied indices

Applied indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

BR-CAL.302

L836.6

Beat Rate

—

36,000 vph

Power Reserve

—

52h

Jewels

—

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,672

$3,900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

WatchUSeek

Monochrome

Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC is widely praised for its faithful retro design, high-beat 5Hz movement offering greater precision and a smooth seconds hand, and its value proposition as a new 5Hz watch. Reviewers highlight the L836.6 caliber's TimeLab "ultra chronometer" certification for superior accuracy and shock recovery, and owners find the bracelet very comfortable with easy micro-adjust. Some owners note the design appears dated, and one reviewer points out the dial lacks luminescence and water resistance is only 50m. Owners are split on sizing, with some finding the 40mm case wears larger than expected and recommending the 37mm version. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC highly for its blend of vintage aesthetics, modern high-beat movement performance, and comfortable wearability.

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