Beaufort BicompaxvsBoderry Voyager Chronograph

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Measurements
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Bicompax

Voyager Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
lowest
49.5mm
Thickness
13.8mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
63h
n/a
MSRP
$810
$269
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW510
Seagull ST19 (family)
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Boderry VOYAGER Chronograph as a value proposition, citing its titanium case, automatic movement, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as exceptional for the price. The sandblasted finish is noted for its non-shiny, outdoor-friendly aesthetic, and one owner found the lume excellent and the integrated strap comfortable. However, some owners express concern about the durability of the bead-blasted titanium case finish, referencing reports of flaking coatings on other Boderry titanium models. Shipping times and customer service have been historical issues for the brand, and one owner considers the watch too risky at over $400 due to reported movement problems and poor regulation. Overall, owners rate the Boderry VOYAGER Chronograph highly for its impressive specifications and lightweight titanium build at an accessible price point, despite some lingering concerns about long-term durability and brand support.
The titanium case and sapphire crystal are consistent strengths. The ST19 manual-wind chronograph movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on weaknesses.
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