Which is cheaper, the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) or the William Wood Beacon?

At MSRP the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $495 for the William Wood Beacon — a $196 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) or the William Wood Beacon?

The William Wood Beacon wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) or the William Wood Beacon?

The William Wood Beacon is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue).

What movement does the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) run compared to the William Wood Beacon?

The Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 6S21), while the William Wood Beacon runs a quartz (Ronda 762).

Side by side

Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)vsWilliam Wood Beacon

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)

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MSRP $299

William Wood Beacon

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MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)39mm

Beacon41mm

Power Reserve

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)40h

Beacon40h

Water Resistance

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)30m

Beacon50m

MSRP

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)$299

Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 6S21

Ronda 762

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$495

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