Second Hour Beacon 2 Field Watch — Full Lume, DLC CasevsWolbrook Outrider Automatic

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Measurements
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Beacon 2 Field Watch — Full Lume, DLC Case

Outrider Automatic
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
lowest
13mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m
highest
MSRP
$640
$442
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9015
Miyota 8315
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 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.
Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Outrider Automatic for its appealing design, citing the legible dials in blue or French Army Green, date at 6 o'clock, and classic field watch aesthetic with well-executed brushed and polished finishes. The 39.5mm case is noted as comfortable and reliable for daily wear, with a versatile 20mm lug width facilitating strap changes, and the beads of rice bracelet is specifically called out as fantastic. The Miyota 8315 movement is described as accurate, with hacking and hand winding, and offers a 60-hour power reserve; however, some owners suggest a Sellita SW200 would be more appropriate for the price point of $790 AUD, given the use of a Miyota 82 series movement. Accuracy figures reported range from -10 seconds/day to within ±15 seconds per day.
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