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Spinnaker Fleuss GMTvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss GMT43mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss GMT40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss GMT150m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Fleuss GMT$299
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$495

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What people say

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Spinnaker Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable 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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