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Ferro Distinct 2vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 244mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 240h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 250m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Distinct 2$445
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$495

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What people say

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Ferro Distinct 2

The Ferro Distinct 2 is noted for its well-polished finish and a screw-down crown for improved grip. One owner reports the flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating and the dial has no lume. The watch is available with quartz Ronda, Miyota automatic, or ETA automatic movements and features a 100m water-resistant stainless steel case. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Ferro Distinct 2's improved finishing and practical screw-down crown as key strengths.

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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