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Sternglas KantonvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$495

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What people say

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable 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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