Beaufort BicompaxvsOmega Speedmaster Calibre 321 Chronograph 39 7mm

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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

Omega Speedmaster Calibre 321 Chronograph 39 7mm at true scale

Speedmaster Calibre 321 Chronograph 39 7mm

Diameter

40.5mm

39.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

13.8mm

13.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

63h

highest

55h

MSRP

$810

lowest

$17,300

Movement

Sellita SW510

Omega 321

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39.7mm
Thickness
13.8mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
n/a
Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Omega 321
Power Reserve
63h
55h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$17,300
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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.

Omega Speedmaster Calibre 321 Chronograph 39 7mm

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Omega Speedmaster Calibre 321 Chronograph 39.7mm for its historical fidelity to the 105.003, its superior finishing, and the tactile feel of its pushers and bracelet, with some considering it the ultimate Speedmaster. The movement's copper-plated finish and column-wheel chronograph mechanism are highlighted as distinguishing features. However, its high price, limited availability, and lack of hacking, anti-magnetism, and crown guards are noted drawbacks. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +20 seconds per day out of the box, while others cite better performance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Omega Speedmaster Calibre 321 Chronograph 39.7mm highly for its blend of vintage aesthetic, superb movement finishing, and comfortable wearability, justifying its premium price for enthusiasts.

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