| Basic Info | |
| Brand | Bell & Ross |
| Movement | Case material |
| Year of production | Unknown |
| Condition | Very good |
Bell & Ross BR 03-92 'Golden Heritage' variant full box set including 2 additional straps, tools, info book and more in magnificent shape. Equipped with an automatic calibre 302 using a base SW 300 - ETA 2892 movement, this watch boasts a high-beat 38-hour power reserve.
This watch comes with the full and complete box including papers, warranty card, 2 additional straps (NATO and rubber) in unworn condition along with tools to help you adjust the watch.
MSRP of over $5,800 CAD when new!
The case is sizeable at 42mm x 42mm, a little over 50mm in lug throw if you count lugs and 44mm in width if you count the crown. This has a 24mm lug width and is just over 10mm in thickness. A well-proportioned aviator-style/instrument gauge style watch.
The watch features functions including hours, minutes, seconds and date housed in a satin-brushed steel case which encompasses a brown (what, it's not black? Take a closer look) dial with golden appliqué index and numerals and golden hands. It has an A/R crystal and a 100m water resistance.
The strap featured in the pics and videos (see my Instagram/Youtube) is a calfskin with hot stamping and a satin-brushed steel pin buckle.
Founded in 1992, Bell & Ross makes serious watches inspired by aviation and diving instruments. The BR 03-92 is a big, bold square with exposed screws on all four corners, one of the brand's more recognizable shapes.
Introduced in 2007, the BR 03 series sizes down some of Bell & Ross' classic designs from its BR 01 series. This means the BR 03-92 is a wearable 42mm across (reduced from the 46mm BR 01-92). Featuring an automatic movement, the BR 03-92 still manages to measure less than 10mm in thickness. The 03 series continues with the aviation instrument-inspired aesthetic of the original 01 series, but in a shrunken-down form that's accessible to more wrists.
This particular BR 03-92 "Golden Heritage" has a few flourishes that set it apart from the numerous other 03-92 options in the Bell & Ross catalog. First, the case is satin finished, with polished bevels and details to keep things interesting. The most noticeable difference, though, is the dial, a black sunray with gilded numerals and indices that give the entire watch a warm, vintage feel. Sure, this watch is completely modern, from its conception to execution, but it's the details that make the difference.
Credit to Hodinkee for some of the write-up.