BERNY Dress 2497MvsWilliam Wood Beacon
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Measurements
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Dress 2497M
Beacon
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
n/a
Thickness
9mm
lowest
11mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
MSRP
$54
lowest
$495
Movement
Miyota GM02
Ronda 762
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2497M for its exceptional anti-reflective coating, comfortable and lightweight full titanium construction, and impressive lume. One owner notes the Miyota GM02 quartz movement keeps fantastic time at -3 seconds per day, while another highlights the sweeping quartz motion. The watch is available for around $45-$50. However, some owners dislike the brand name and find the male end-links make the bracelet unwearable, and the contrast between a matte case and polished bracelet is seen as a potential drawback by some. Overall, owners rate the BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2497M highly for its comfortable titanium build and excellent AR coating at the price.
The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some owners find its oak-forward profile overwhelming, and its price of around $300 is considered unreasonable by some. On balance, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its complex flavor profile and character.
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