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William Wood BeaconvsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495
Skindiver Automatic
WolbrookSkindiver Automatic
MSRP $549

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Beacon41mm
Skindiver Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Beacon40h
Skindiver Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Beacon50m
Skindiver Automatic200m
MSRP
Beacon$495
Skindiver Automatic$549

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 762
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$549

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What people say

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm for its vintage-inspired design, compact 38mm size, and tool-like aesthetic, offering good value for its price. The watch features ridiculously bright and long-lasting lume, a clean dial, and a Miyota 9039 no-date movement. Some owners find the push-pull crown a drawback, while others note the clasp and some bracelet links can feel sharp. Opinions are split on the bracelet design, with some finding it confusing and others praising its articulation and micro-adjustments. One owner found the 40mm case felt larger than expected. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm highly for its vintage aesthetic and tool-watch appeal at a reasonable price.

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