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Maen Manhattan 40vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$495

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being 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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