Beaufort BicompaxvsDamasko DC66

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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

Damasko DC66 at true scale

DC66

Diameter

40.5mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

13.8mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

63h

n/a

MSRP

$810

n/a

Movement

Sellita SW510

Valjoux 7750

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.8mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Valjoux 7750
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
63h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
n/a
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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.

Damasko DC66

Owners widely praise the Damasko DC66 as an ultimate tool watch with a bulletproof build, noting its solid case finishing, scratch resistance after years of rough use, and trustworthy 100m water resistance. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the bezel's precise, unambiguous turning thanks to ceramic ball bearings and report good timekeeping, with one owner seeing +4 seconds per day. Some owners appreciate the ease of strap changes due to drilled lugs and its functional readability and wrist presence, while one owner flipped the 42mm model due to its size. On balance, owners rate the Damasko DC66 highly for its exceptional toughness and value, surpassing competitors in build quality.