Beaufort BicompaxvsRolex Cosmograph Daytona

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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

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona at true scale

Cosmograph Daytona

Diameter

40.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

13.8mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

63h

72h

highest

MSRP

$810

lowest

$24,550

Movement

Sellita SW510

4131

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.8mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Rolesor
Finish
n/a
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
Salmon
Turquoise
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
Super-LumiNova applied to the index and hands for low-light readability.
Chromalight

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
4131
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
63h
72h
Jewels
0
47
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$24,550
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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.

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Owners widely praise the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona for its "absolutely gorgeous" appearance that photos do not capture, with some finding its proportions sleek and luxurious-yet-sporty. The 40mm case size is noted as balanced, and one owner found the rubber strap exceptionally comfortable. However, some owners question the value proposition of steel versions at MSRP, citing good but not exceptional finishing and a movement that is not visible, while others find the watch underwhelming with dated sizing. The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 126500 features a ceramic bezel with a steel outer ring and a calibre 4131 movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its striking aesthetics and comfortable wearability, despite some reservations about its value at market prices.

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