Beaufort BicompaxvsDepancel Auto 24h

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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

Depancel Auto 24h at true scale

Auto 24h

Diameter

40.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

13.8mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

63h

highest

40h

MSRP

$810

$650

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW510

Miyota 9120

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.8mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
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
Miyota 9120
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
63h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$650
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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.

Depancel Auto 24h

Owners widely report Depancel watches are well-made and offer great value, with immaculate dials and a quality feel that garners compliments. The Depancel Auto 24h features a Miyota 9120 movement and a vintage racing automobile aesthetic with day, month, date, and 24-hour subdials, though some find it difficult to fit under a tight cuff. On balance, owners rate the Depancel Auto 24h highly for its unique design and value proposition.