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Grand Seiko SBGV239vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGV23940mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
SBGV23940h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
SBGV239100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
SBGV239$3,100
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F82
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$495

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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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