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Sternglas Berlin AutomatikvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Berlin Automatik
SternglasBerlin Automatik
MSRP $485
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin Automatik38mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Berlin Automatik42h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Berlin Automatik50m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Berlin Automatik$485
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
41mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$495

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What people say

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Sternglas Berlin Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its handsome, clean dial and a 38mm size that fits smaller wrists well, making it a comfortable daily wearer. The case is described as solid and well-finished. However, the Miyota 8205 movement is noted as reliable but noticeably loud, and the exhibition caseback is unadorned. Some owners find the watch too simple and question the value, citing basic movement and strap choices for the price, with a few feeling the proportions and day/date complication are off. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its classic design and wearability, though some debate its value proposition.

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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