Beijing Watches D301 Bronze Military Chronograph 45mmvsLIV Watches P-51

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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.

Beijing Watches D301 Bronze Military Chronograph 45mm at true scale

D301 Bronze Military Chronograph 45mm

LIV Watches P-51 at true scale

P-51

Diameter

45mm

42.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

14mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

48h

highest

12h

MSRP

$2,699

$2,150

lowest

Movement

Valjoux 7750

Valjoux 7750

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
45mm
42.8mm
Thickness
14mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Material
Bronze
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
48h
12h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,699
$2,150
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Beijing Watches D301 Bronze Military Chronograph 45mm

Owners praise the Beijing Watches D301 Bronze Military Chronograph Watch 45mm for its updated design and legible dial with applied, beveled indices and hands. One owner wishes for a smaller case size, stating they would purchase it immediately if a non-45mm version were available. A criticism notes an awkward date complication implementation and the use of three languages on the dial. Overall, owners rate the Beijing Watches D301 Bronze Military Chronograph Watch 45mm highly for its design and legible dial, with the primary desire being a smaller case option.

LIV Watches P-51

Owners widely praise the LIV Watches P-51 for its excellent build quality, attention to detail, and appealing pilot-watch design, noting its impressive legibility with BGW9 lume and AR-coated crystal. One owner specifically highlights the attractive blue dial with orange accents and the titanium and matte ceramic construction. The Valjoux 7750 movement is regulated to +/- 4 seconds per day, and the watch features 100m water resistance and a ceramic bezel. However, some owners find the price, ranging from $750 to $1931AUD, to be high compared to other Valjoux 775X chronograph options. One owner expressed concern regarding lume performance, citing previous discussions about LIV watches. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the LIV Watches P-51 highly for its construction quality and finishing at the price point.