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Redux Zero-HourvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Zero-Hour
ReduxZero-Hour
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zero-Hour39mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Zero-Hour41h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Zero-Hour200m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Zero-Hour
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
13.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
41mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495

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What people say

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Redux Zero-Hour

Owners widely praise the Redux Courg Type 39MM for its robust, no-nonsense design and good overall quality, with a reliable Seiko NH53A movement keeping time well. The titanium case and crystal have shown scratch resistance, and the bezel action is described as tight by some. Reviewers note the proprietary RDXB1 or blue lume glows brilliantly, though briefly. Some owners flag the crown stem as flimsy and the unidirectional bezel as having some play. Overall, owners rate the Redux Courg Type 39MM highly for its functional tool-watch design and durable titanium 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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