Which is cheaper, the William Wood Fire Exit Watch or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $498, against $1,495 for the William Wood Fire Exit Watch — a $997 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the William Wood Fire Exit Watch or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The William Wood Fire Exit Watch wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the William Wood Fire Exit Watch or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is rated to 150m versus 100m for the William Wood Fire Exit Watch.

What movement does the William Wood Fire Exit Watch run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the William Wood Fire Exit Watch uses the Sellita SW220 and the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic uses the Miyota 8315.

Side by side

William Wood Fire Exit WatchvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

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

William Wood Fire Exit Watch

fireexitwatch

MSRP $1,495

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

22-SWA-003-LR3-CAM

MSRP $498

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fire Exit Watch41mm

Skindiver WT Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Fire Exit Watch40h

Skindiver WT Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Fire Exit Watch100m

Skindiver WT Automatic150m

MSRP

Fire Exit Watch$1,495

Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Standard

Steel

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220

Miyota 8315

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,495

$498

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What people say

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William Wood Fire Exit Watch

The William Wood Fire Exit Watch is praised for its fun, conversation-starting design and attractive colors, featuring a gunmetal gray 41mm steel case and comfortable straps made from decommissioned fire hose. Reviewers note its Sellita SW220 automatic movement offers a 41-hour power reserve. One reviewer found the small dial indicators difficult to read. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the William Wood Fire Exit Watch for its unique design and comfortable wearability.

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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic for its attractive retro aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and good value, with many highlighting its striking green dial, box sapphire crystal, and well-executed Beads of Rice bracelet. Some reviewers note the Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day, and one owner found the steel bracelet's finishing did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps. A minority of owners express disappointment with the lume, bezel wobble, and a perceived lack of finishing refinement, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic highly for its vintage charm and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

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