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.

Penfold

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
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