Beaufort BicompaxvsMassena LAB Uni-Racer

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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

Massena LAB Uni-Racer at true scale

Uni-Racer

Diameter

40.5mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

13.8mm

9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

63h

highest

58h

MSRP

$810

lowest

$3,495

Movement

Sellita SW510

Sellita SW510

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
No
Dial Color
Salmon
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova applied to the index and hands for low-light readability.
None

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
63h
58h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$3,495
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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.

Massena LAB Uni-Racer

Owners praise the Massena LAB Uni-Racer for its refined vintage chronograph aesthetic, highlighting the 39mm case size and manual-wind Sellita SW510 M movement. Reviewers note the period-perfect Super-LumiNova, red crosshair dial, and snailing on recessed registers. The watch is priced at $3495 and offers a 58-hour power reserve with 50m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Massena LAB Uni-Racer highly for its faithful execution of vintage chronograph design cues in a modern package.

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