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Bell & Ross BR-03 Chrono BlacktrackvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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BR-03 Chrono Blacktrack
Bell & RossBR-03 Chrono Blacktrack
MSRP $7,776
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-03 Chrono Blacktrack42mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
BR-03 Chrono Blacktrack42 hoursh
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
BR-03 Chrono Blacktrack100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
BR-03 Chrono Blacktrack$7,776
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Ceramic
UltraHex Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.301
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Date, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,776
$499

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR-03 Chrono Blacktrack

Owners widely appreciate the Bell & Ross BR-03 Chrono Blacktrack for its unique square, military-inspired, stealthy all-black ceramic design and dial styled like a motorcycle's cooling grid, finding it a refreshing alternative to common styles. Reviewers note the watch's surprising wearability, particularly with flared straps, and its futuristic design with personality. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +10 seconds per day for the ETA 2894-2 based BR-CAL.301 movement, which has a 42-hour power reserve. Some owners criticize the use of rebranded base movements and significant depreciation, while one reviewer found the padded, quilted strap less comfortable than usual and noted poor lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Bell & Ross BR-03 Chrono Blacktrack well for its distinctive, personality-filled design.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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