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Bremont MBIIvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$495

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What people say

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

William Wood Beacon

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 find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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