Beaufort BicompaxvsWISE AD8 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

WISE AD8 Chronograph at true scale

AD8 Chronograph

Diameter

40.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

47.8mm

Thickness

13.8mm

13.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

63h

highest

45h

MSRP

$810

n/a

Movement

Sellita SW510

Seiko NE86

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.8mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.75mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Salmon
Light pink gradient grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova applied to the index and hands for low-light readability.
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Seiko NE86
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
63h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
n/a
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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.

WISE AD8 Chronograph

Owners widely praise the WISE AD8 Chronograph for its superb fit and finish, unique dial, elegant case design, and outstanding lume, with many considering it a significant step up in quality for the brand. It is noted for keeping great time, with one owner reporting +2 seconds per day. Some owners find it a bit pricey for the specifications, though others feel the price is right, and availability can be an issue. Overall, owners rate the WISE AD8 Chronograph highly for its exceptional build quality and aesthetic appeal at its price point.