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Grand Seiko SBGK007vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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SBGK007
Grand SeikoSBGK007
MSRP $7,300
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGK00739mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
SBGK00772h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
SBGK00730m
Beacon50m
MSRP
SBGK007$7,300
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S63
Ronda 762
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,300
$495

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGK007

The Grand Seiko SBGK007 is praised for its glorious champagne-to-silver-white sunburst dial and domed sapphire crystal. Owners and reviewers highlight its wonderfully slim profile, attributed to the manual-wind movement, contributing to excellent wearability and a design that subtly evokes vintage pieces. The movement is described as attractive yet workmanlike, with accuracy rated between +5 to -3 seconds per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The watch measures 39mm and 11.6mm thick, and is offered on a high-quality leather strap. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGK007 for its elegant slim case and beautifully textured dial.

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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