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Seiko CouturavsWilliam Wood Beacon

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

Coutura
SeikoCoutura
MSRP $525
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Coutura44mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Coutura40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Coutura100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Coutura$525
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V198
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$495

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What people say

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Seiko Coutura

Owners widely report the Seiko Coutura's wear-resistant metal treatments maintain their appearance over years of ownership. The watch is praised for its solar power and perpetual calendar features, with some owners finding its weight and appearance captivating. However, opinions on its styling are divided, with some finding it gaudy or too busy, while others consider it beautiful and a fun departure from minimalist designs. Some owners express dissatisfaction with the proprietary bracelet. One owner notes the solar power reserve requires constant light exposure. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Coutura well for its durable finish and useful solar and perpetual calendar complications, despite polarizing styling.

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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