Beaucroft Watches ElementvsTimefactors Everest PRS-25

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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.

Beaucroft Watches Element at true scale

Element

Timefactors Everest PRS-25 at true scale

Everest PRS-25

Diameter

39.5mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

43.5mm

lowest

Thickness

11.6mm

11.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

n/a

$463

Movement

Miyota 9039

Miyota 9039

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SuperLuminova Light Old Radium

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$463
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Reviews

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

Beaucroft Watches Element

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.

From video reviewers

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.

Timefactors Everest PRS-25

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Everest PRS-25 for its gorgeous design, flawless finishing, and comfortable 36mm wearability, often calling it the best Rolex Explorer 1016 homage available. The Miyota 9039 movement is noted as an improvement, and the updated riveted bracelet is generally well-received. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting excellent timekeeping around +1 second per day, while others note deviations of +8 to +10 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet heavy and difficult to fit perfectly, and a few have experienced issues with the clasp popping open or the crystal detaching, alongside reports of challenging purchasing experiences and negative customer service. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Everest PRS-25 highly for its exceptional value and faithful homage design, making the difficult purchase experience ultimately worthwhile.

From video reviewers

The Miyota 9039 movement demonstrated impressive accuracy. Reviewers noted the comfortable 36mm case size and vintage aesthetic. One reviewer experienced quality issues after a year of ownership.