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Spinnaker Wreck AutomaticvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wreck Automatic44mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Wreck Automatic40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Wreck Automatic200m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Wreck Automatic$189
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$495

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What people say

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Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel 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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