Beaufort BicompaxvsFarer Chrono-Sport

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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.

Beaufort Bicompax at true scale

Bicompax

Farer Chrono-Sport at true scale

Chrono-Sport

Diameter

40.5mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

13.8mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

63h

63h

MSRP

$810

lowest

$1,775

Movement

Sellita SW510

Sellita SW510

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
41mm
Thickness
13.8mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
Salmon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova applied to the index and hands for low-light readability.
None

Movement

2 specs
Type
Manual
Chronograph
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$1,775
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Reviews

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

Beaufort Bicompax

Owners widely praise the Beaufort Bicompax for its attractive bicompax chronograph design, clean aesthetic, and excellent legibility with effective lume. The Sellita SW510 BH b movement is noted for performing well, with winding and setting actions comparable to ETA movements and accuracy within COSC parameters at +5 seconds/day. Fit and finish are considered spot on, with a well-executed gradient dial and subdials, and the h-link bracelet is described as comfortable and easy to size. Some owners find the price a bit high for the specifications on paper, and one commenter felt the blue dial could have more depth. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Beaufort Bicompax highly for its vintage aesthetic and reliable manual-wind chronograph movement at 40.5mm.

Farer Chrono-Sport

Owners widely praise the Farer CHRONO-SPORT for its bold colors, retro-modern design, and quality finishing, with one owner noting its titanium construction offers a great weight. The dial quality, hand alignment, and chronograph action are specifically highlighted as positive attributes. Some owners find the price steep for a microbrand, and one owner reported a dial that was not perfectly centered, while another experienced a faulty movement on arrival. On balance, owners rate the Farer CHRONO-SPORT highly for its distinctive design and build quality at its price point.

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