Which is cheaper, the Beaufort Bicompax or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

At MSRP the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $239, against $1,399 for the Beaufort Bicompax — a $1,160 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Beaufort Bicompax or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Beaufort Bicompax wears larger at 40.5mm versus 39mm for the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Beaufort Bicompax or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Beaufort Bicompax.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Beaufort Bicompax or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Beaufort Bicompax carries a 63-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz.

What movement does the Beaufort Bicompax run compared to the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Beaufort Bicompax runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW510M BH b), while the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz runs a quartz.

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Beaufort BicompaxvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Beaufort Bicompax

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MSRP $1,399

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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MSRP $239

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bicompax40.5mm

DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm

Power Reserve

Bicompax63h

DS2 Meridian Quartz40h

Water Resistance

Bicompax50m

DS2 Meridian Quartz150m

MSRP

Bicompax$1,399

DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Salmon

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova applied to the index and hands for low-light readability.

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510M BH b

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Type

Manual

Quartz

Power Reserve

63h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,399

$239

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