Beaufort BicompaxvsTimex Q Timex 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

Timex Q Timex Chronograph at true scale

Q Timex Chronograph

Diameter

40.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

13.8mm

13.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

63h

n/a

MSRP

$810

$259

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW510

Quartz

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.8mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
Salmon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova applied to the index and hands for low-light readability.
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
n/a
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
63h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$259
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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.

Timex Q Timex Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Timex Q Timex Chronograph for its fun, vintage racing-inspired design and remarkable value, often stating its looks far exceed its sub-$200 price point and its versatility for both sporty and dressy occasions. Reviewers note a smooth-sweeping central seconds hand and decent lume for the price, while some owners appreciate the clean dial layout, unexpected color balance, and the unique Q logo. One owner finds the quartz movement's ticking to be extremely quiet. However, reviewers flag that the polished case finishing is simple and the chronograph pushers feel mushy, and one owner notes the dial is the least legible of their collection. The bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Timex Q Timex Chronograph highly for its vintage aesthetic and exceptional value at the price.

From video reviewers

The vintage-inspired panda dial design is a key strength. Reviewers did not reach consensus on any weaknesses.