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Longines HYDROCONQUESTvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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HYDROCONQUEST
LonginesHYDROCONQUEST
MSRP $2,350
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HYDROCONQUEST39mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
HYDROCONQUEST40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
HYDROCONQUEST300m
Beacon50m
MSRP
HYDROCONQUEST$2,350
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.1mm
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,350
$495

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What people say

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Longines HYDROCONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines HydroConquest's dial and finishing, with one owner finding it superior to a Rolex Submariner. The movement is noted as well-regulated, losing about 2 seconds per day. The watch is considered a versatile everyday or business-casual option, offering good value. However, owners criticize the bracelet for lacking tool-less micro-adjustment and describe winding the crown as a nuisance. Some in the line report tiny GMT markers that are difficult to read and the absence of a quick date adjust feature. Overall, owners rate the Longines HydroConquest highly for its finishing and value.

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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