Beaufort BicompaxvsZelos Starfighter 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

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph at true scale

Starfighter Chronograph

Diameter

40.5mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

13.8mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

63h

n/a

MSRP

$810

lowest

$1,999

Movement

Sellita SW510

ETA 2894-2

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
41mm
Thickness
13.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Salmon
Spitfire LE
Lume
Super-LumiNova applied to the index and hands for low-light readability.
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
ETA 2894-2
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
63h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$1,999
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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

The Zelos Starfighter Chronograph is praised for its beautiful Aventurine and blue dials, with owners also highlighting its lumed subdials. One owner noted the 41mm case size. On balance, owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing for its attractive dial options and lumed subdials.