Beaucroft Watches ElementvsBeaucroft 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.
Element
The Arc
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43.5mm
lowest
Thickness
11.6mm
10.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
42h
42h
MSRP
n/a
$585
Movement
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9039
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Beaucroft Watches Element is widely praised for its exceptional value, refined design, and robust build quality. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-finished, hardness-coated case and bracelet, comfortable taper, and balanced 39.5mm size. The Miyota 9039 movement is noted as being regulated in-house to approximately ±10 seconds per day. Some sources mention the watch is positively hefty, weighing 132 grams. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Beaucroft Watches Element highly for its versatile "beach to boardroom" capability and impressive attention to detail at its price point.
The watch offers GADA capability and is considered affordable. Reviewers noted the hardened steel construction and double the water resistance of competitors. No shared weaknesses were identified.
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.
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