Second Hour Beacon 2 Field — Full Lume, DLC CasevsTSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon Stealth Black
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Measurements
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Beacon 2 Field — Full Lume, DLC Case

Balt-Pilot Recon Stealth Black
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Thickness
10.5mm
lowest
13.6mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
MSRP
$640
lowest
$725
Movement
Miyota 9015
Miyota 9015
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Second Hour Beacon 2 Field Watch — Full Lume, DLC Case for its attractive, out-of-the-ordinary colorways, good machining tolerances, and a great bracelet and clasp. The full lume dial is a point of varied opinion; some find it bright and long-lasting, readable well into the early morning hours, while others note it fades quickly, becoming illegible after a couple of hours, though still faintly glowing. The DLC case's subtle color difference is appreciated, though the lack of a curved case to match the bracelet is noted. Overall, owners rate the Second Hour Beacon 2 Field Watch — Full Lume, DLC Case highly for its distinctive full lume dial and well-executed case and bracelet finishing.
TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon Stealth Black owners praise its comfortable 40mm titanium case with 1200HV coating and a regulated Miyota 9015 movement. The watch features quick-release spring bars and a clasp with on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Some owners note difficulty in sizing the bracelet due to pin and collar links. On balance, owners rate the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon Stealth Black highly for its comfortable, well-finished titanium case and convenient bracelet features.
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