Beaufort BicompaxvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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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

Seiko Essentials Chronograph at true scale

Essentials Chronograph

Diameter

40.5mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46.5mm

lowest

Thickness

13.8mm

12.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

63h

n/a

MSRP

$810

$265

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW510

Seiko 8T63

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13.8mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
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
Seiko 8T63
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
63h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$265
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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.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Chronograph for its value and clean, everyday design, with many finding it beautiful for its price point. Some owners highlight its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on a stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The Seiko Essentials line is generally considered great value, offering quartz options. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and affordability.

From video reviewers

The Seiko Essentials Chronograph offers vintage styling and the in-house 8T63 mechaquartz movement at an accessible price point. The 50-meter water resistance is a limitation.