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Sternglas Naos GroßdatumvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Naos Großdatum
SternglasNaos Großdatum
MSRP $323
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Großdatum38mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Naos Großdatum
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Naos Großdatum50m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Naos Großdatum$323
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
41mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
Luminova Punkten
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Ronda 762
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$495

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Großdatum

The Sternglas Naos Großdatum is praised for its Bauhaus aesthetic and value, with one owner finding it an affordable alternative to other designs. However, some owners report it feels underwhelming and cheap, with a printed-on face, small font, and toy-like hands, and find the strap to be of poor quality. The watch features a 38mm stainless steel case, an Alabaster dial with beige LumiNova, and a Seiko TMI VJ76 quartz movement rated for -20/+20 seconds per month. On balance, owners and reviewers are divided, with the primary point of contention being the perceived quality and aesthetic execution of the Sternglas Naos Großdatum.

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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