Beaufort BicompaxvsTissot PR516

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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

Tissot PR516 at true scale

PR516

Diameter

40.5mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

13.8mm

13.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

63h

68h

highest

MSRP

$810

lowest

$2,100

Movement

Sellita SW510

13.25'

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
41mm
Thickness
13.8mm
13.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Salmon
Black
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova applied to the index and hands for low-light readability.
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
13.25'
Power Reserve
63h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$2,100
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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.

Tissot PR516

Owners widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its retro styling, good finishing, and accessible price point, with many appreciating its historical inspiration and dial execution. Some reviewers note a thickness of 14mm, and one owner finds the dial bland. The folded steel clasp is a minor detraction for one reviewer, while another criticizes the mineral glass bezel insert. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its vintage charm and value.

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