Beaucroft Watches PenfoldvsMeridiano Watches Lost Astronaut

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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 Penfold at true scale

Penfold

Meridiano Watches Lost Astronaut at true scale

Lost Astronaut

Diameter

39.5mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

lowest

47.3mm

Thickness

11.6mm

11.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

41h

MSRP

n/a

$370

Movement

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH38

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
42h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$370
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Reviews

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

Beaucroft Watches Penfold

Owners praise the Beaucroft Watches Penfold for its value, with one noting it was fully assembled in Great Britain for its price point. Reviewers highlight its everyday elegance and tool-watch toughness from hardened steel construction, along with a well-made bracelet featuring on-the-fly adjustment. The watch includes a multi-level dial with recessed applied indexes and a double-domed sapphire crystal. Accuracy is reported around ±10 seconds per day, and the 39.5mm case fits well on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Beaucroft Penfold highly for its blend of elegant design, robust construction, and practical features at its price.

Meridiano Watches Lost Astronaut

The Meridiano Watches Lost Astronaut is praised for its bold, colorful, and amazing dial with creative lume application. Owners express strong desire and satisfaction with the aesthetic, with one builder noting appreciation for the case's match with the dial and oversized hands. The watch is described as a custom build using parts from various sources. Overall, owners rate the Meridiano Watches Lost Astronaut highly for its unique and exciting dial design.