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CWC British Military G10 Quartz WatchvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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British Military G10 Quartz Watch
CWCBritish Military G10 Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
British Military G10 Quartz Watch36.5mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
British Military G10 Quartz Watch40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
British Military G10 Quartz Watch50m
Beacon50m
MSRP
British Military G10 Quartz Watch$249
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
36.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.402
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$495

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What people say

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CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch

Owners widely appreciate the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch for its 36mm size and utilitarian, robust build suitable for field use. The bead-blasted stainless steel case and domed acrylic crystal are noted features, though the crystal scratches easily and requires buffing. The unusual 18.5mm lug width with fixed springbars limits strap options to one-piece designs, and water resistance is rated at 50m. Some owners feel modern versions lack the "soul" of vintage issued models, while others highlight improved waterproofing and lume. Overall, owners value the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch for its practical, no-nonsense tool-watch design and durable construction.

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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