Beaufort BicompaxvsFrederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford

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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

Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford at true scale

Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford

Diameter

40.5mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

13.8mm

lowest

14.6mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

63h

n/a

MSRP

$810

lowest

$4,495

Movement

Sellita SW510

Frederique Constant FC-391

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
41mm
Thickness
13.8mm
14.62mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium grade 2
Water Resistance
50m
100m

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
Frederique Constant FC-391
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
63h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$4,495
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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.

Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford

The Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford is widely praised for its unique aesthetic, featuring a black DLC-coated titanium case and turquoise accents, which reviewers note sets it apart for the brand. Owners consistently highlight the exceptional value, with many feeling the quality significantly exceeds its price point, especially when discounted. The 41mm case size is described by one owner as "cooked to perfection," and the watch is considered by some to look like it would cost much more from other brands. The included blue rubber strap is also noted as being very comfortable. The Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford is limited to 100 pieces and priced at CHF 4,495. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford highly for its distinctive design and outstanding value proposition.

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