Thomas Earnshaw Beaufort Skeleton Automatic Ref. ES-8047-03
Skeletonized Fashion Dress Watch · Thomas Earnshaw (Dartington Group/Solar Time Ltd), a fashion-tier brand that licenses the name of the historic chronometer maker.
Period: Neo-Classical / Modern Homage (2010s-present). Design cues like Roman numerals and Breguet-style elements reference the 18th-century work of Thomas Earnshaw within a modern fashion-watch framework.
Type
Skeletonized Fashion Dress Watch
Brand
Thomas Earnshaw (Dartington Group/Solar Time Ltd), a fashion-tier brand that licenses the name of the historic chronometer maker.
Movement
Automatic self-winding movement featuring a dual-time or 24-hour subdial. Likely a PTS Resources or Seagull skeletonized caliber, vibrating at 21,600 bph with approximately 36-40 hours power reserve.
Dimensions
Case diameter: 43mm; thickness: 14mm; lug-to-lug: 50mm; lug width: 22mm. It wears significantly larger than a traditional dress watch due to the thickness and wide dial aperture.
Description
A bold, mechanical-forward timepiece that emphasizes visibility of the escapement and gear train. The Beaufort Skeleton combines the warmth of two-tone rose gold plating with a complex, open-worked design meant to mimic high-horology aesthetics at an accessible price point.
Key Features
Signature 'double-E' logo at 12; fully skeletonized movement with scroll-work engraving; two-tone PVD case; subdial at 6 o'clock for secondary time display.
Dial Description
Skeletonized central section revealing engraved bridges; black outer ring with applied rose gold-tone Roman numeral indices; matching logos at 12 o'clock; Pomme (Breguet-style) hands; circular subdial at 6 o'clock.
Case Material
Stainless steel case with a polished finish and a rose gold-tone PVD ion-plated bezel and crown.
Crystal Type
Hardened mineral crystal with a slightly domed profile.
Bezel Details
Fixed rounded bezel, rose gold-tone PVD plated, polished finish.
Crown & Pushers
Rose gold-tone PVD pull-push crown with a fluted texture; no crown guards present.
Bracelet or Strap
Black genuine leather strap with a crocodile-skin embossed pattern; stainless steel pin buckle featuring the brand logo.
Caseback Details
Screw-down exhibition/display caseback with a mineral glass window showing the rotor and movement; peripheral engravings including model number and water resistance rating.
Movement Type
Automatic self-winding movement featuring a dual-time or 24-hour subdial. Likely a PTS Resources or Seagull skeletonized caliber, vibrating at 21,600 bph with approximately 36-40 hours power reserve.
Water Resistance
Rated at 5 ATM (50 meters). Suitable for light splashes and rain only; not recommended for swimming or showering due to the leather strap and non-screw-down crown.
Origin & Provenance
Brand origin United Kingdom (marketing), manufacturing and movements primarily sourced from Hong Kong and Mainland China.
Age Estimate
Circa 2015-2022 production.
Cultural Significance
Represents the modern 'accessible luxury' trend of reviving historical British horological names to market affordable mechanical watches to the general public.
Condition Notes
Based on the image, the watch appears to be in Good to Very Good condition. The PVD plating on the bezel shows no immediate wear, and the crystal appears clear. Minor dust or light surface scratches may be present on the polished lugs.
Value Estimate
MSRP approximately $400-$500; Secondary market/Grey market value typically ranges from $80 to $150 USD depending on condition.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with a soft microfiber cloth; avoid water exposure due to low rating; service every 3-5 years if timekeeping drifts significantly; keep away from magnetic fields.
Similar Watches
Stührling Original Delphi, Ingersoll Herald, or Fossil Townsman Skeleton. These offer similar skeletonized aesthetics but vary in movement origin and case finish quality.
Interesting Facts
The brand is named after Thomas Earnshaw, the 18th-century watchmaker credited with simplifying the marine chronometer escapement, making it commercially viable for the British Admiralty.