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Praesidus Arctic FieldvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic Field34mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Arctic Field40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Arctic Field50m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Arctic Field$195
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
34mm
41mm
Thickness
9.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gray
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$495

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What people say

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Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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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