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Seiko Essentials QuartzvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Quartz40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Quartz100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Essentials Quartz$335
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.9mm
41mm
Thickness
8.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
41mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N52
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$495

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications 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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