Beaucroft Watches ElementvsS.U.F Helsinki 180
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Measurements
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Element
180
Diameter
39.5mm
38.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46.4mm
lowest
Thickness
11.6mm
8.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
42h
42h
MSRP
n/a
$2,552
Movement
Miyota 9039
Soprod A10
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 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.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the S.U.F Helsinki 180 for its excellent wearability, citing its 38.7mm case and slim 9.4mm height. The watch features a subtly concave bezel, proprietary Scandi-noir numerals, and a blued lollipop seconds hand. While the crown does not screw down, it maintains 100m water resistance. The Soprod A10 automatic movement powers the watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the S.U.F Helsinki 180 highly for its comfortable wearability and distinctive design elements at the price point.
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