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Spinnaker Spence 300vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spence 30040mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Spence 30040h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Spence 300300m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Spence 300$650
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$495

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What people say

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Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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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