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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Coral
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$495

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What people say

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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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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