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Straton Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watchvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
StratonStraton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
MSRP $599
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch42mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch$599
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
15.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.8mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux ETA7750
Ronda 762
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$495

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What people say

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Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

Owners widely praise the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch for its great retro feel, TV-shaped case, and fun color combinations. The automatic version is reported to be accurate at approximately +2 seconds per day. The meca-quartz model starts at $320, while the automatic is around $800 with a bracelet, both featuring a 40.8mm lug-to-lug measurement for wearability. Owners consider the quartz version reasonably priced, with its value linked to its mechanical movement. Overall, owners rate the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch highly for its retro aesthetic and wearability at its price point.

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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