Batavi Watches Amsterdam ArchitectvsBeaucroft Watches The Arc

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect at true scale

Architect

Beaucroft Watches The Arc at true scale

The Arc

Diameter

39mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

43.5mm

lowest

Thickness

10.6mm

10.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

44h

highest

42h

MSRP

$486

lowest

$585

Movement

Miyota 9039

Miyota 9039

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Burnt Orange
Lume
SuperLuminova
BGW9 Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
44h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$486
$585
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect

The Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect is praised for its attractive price and integrated bracelet, with its 39mm case size noted as a positive by reviewers. Owners compare its appearance to other watches, highlighting dial options such as "copper dome," "blue steel," and "walnut wood." A reviewer found the brand name printing too large and the case and bracelet edges uncomfortably sharp. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect for its value and integrated bracelet design, despite some criticisms of finishing details.

Beaucroft Watches The Arc

Beaucroft Watches The Arc is widely praised as an impressive value proposition, featuring a refined 38mm case with a hardened coating and captivating fumé dials. Owners highlight its sapphire crystal, the Miyota 9039 movement, and the fact that it is assembled in Great Britain. Reviewers note improved legibility from BGW9 Super-LumiNova on the hands and increased water resistance to 100 meters. One reviewer flags that the seconds hand lume placement on the counterbalance is less intuitive than a lollipop style. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Beaucroft Watches The Arc highly for its refined case design and value at its price point.