British indie Beaucroft unveils a stealthy and surprisingly technical new take on its Element field watch.
It features Nitron MC – an advanced, scratch-resistant tungsten carbide carbon hard-coating technology, which was also developed in its hometown of Cambridge.
The Rebel Black comes mounted on a cut-to-fit black FKM rubber strap from UK strap specialist Under The Cuff.
Beaucroft’s Element 39.5mm is a great GADA watch that, unusually for the category and for a young brand, comes in a variety of rather colourful dials, including interesting Glacial Blue, Sunset Orange and “G&T” shades. However, Beaucroft’s latest Element goes in the opposite direction with a full monochromatic look.
It’s called the Element Rebel Black, and it features a blacked-out look courtesy of Nitron MC, an advanced tungsten carbide carbon coating developed by Wallwork Group in Cambridgeshire. Founded in the late 1950s, Wallwork is the UK’s largest privately owned specialist in thermal processes and surface engineering, and their Nitron MC technology delivers a hardness rating exceeding 850Hv through an advanced magnetron physical vapour deposition (PVD) process. The result is a dark grey-black finish that’s genuinely tougher than standard DLC, with a coefficient of friction of just 0.1 and a graded structure that ensures exceptional adhesion and long-term resilience.
That stealthy case is complemented by a deep enamel-black base dial that features a matte-finish contrasting chapter ring with subtle gloss highlights, maintaining excellent legibility while absorbing light. Beaucroft’s signature mint-green gloss seconds hand—a wink to those who know—adds the only splash of colour to the otherwise monochromatic palette.
The fundamentals remain impressive. The 39.5mm case still measures 11.7mm thick, housing a Miyota 9039 automatic movement and providing for 200 metres of water resistance. Each movement is hand-assembled and individually regulated to ±10 seconds per day by Horologium, Beaucroft’s UK-based assembly and service partner.
The Element’s typical steel bracelet gives way to a high-quality cut-to-size FKM rubber strap developed with British strap specialist Under The Cuff. Each strap can be precisely tailored with 5mm cut intervals and an additional 2.5mm micro-adjustment at the brushed stainless steel SpringLock clasp. The sophisticated checker-plate texture, evocative of Tropic straps, elevates it beyond typical rubber, while quick-release spring bars allow effortless swaps without tools.
Closing thoughts
This British collaboration runs deep. By partnering with Wallwork Group for coating, Under The Cuff for straps, and Horologium for assembly, Beaucroft demonstrates a commitment to local industry that’s almost a bit old-fashioned, in quite a good way. When a Cambridge brand can source advanced materials science, precision assembly, and premium accessories within the UK (hell, within Cambridge), it’s worth highlighting.
Beaucroft Element Rebel Black pricing and availability
The Beaucroft Element Rebel Black is available now for pre-order via Beaucroft’s webstore, with deliveries scheduled for early December 2025. Price: £695/US$735/A$1,149
Brand
Beaucroft
Model
Element Rebel Black
Case Dimensions
39.5mm (D) x 11.6mm (T) x 46.5mm (LTL)
Case Material
Nitron MC-coated stainless steel
Water Resistance
200 metres, screw-down crown
Crystal(s)
Double-domed sapphire
Dial
Black
Strap
Cut to fit FKM rubber strap, stainless steel SpringLock clasp with brushed PVD finish
Movement
Miyota 9039, automatic
Power Reserve
42 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Availability
Pre-orders open now
Price
£695
US$735
A$1,149