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Sternglas MarusvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Marus
SternglasMarus
MSRP $485
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marus42mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Marus42h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Marus200m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Marus$485
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.8mm
41mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
Luminova grün
None

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 Marus

The Sternglas Marus is widely praised for its well-built, heavy feel and excellent bezel action, considered the best in its price range. Despite its 42mm diameter and 52mm lug-to-lug, owners report it fits surprisingly well on slim wrists. A reviewer notes the short seconds hand as a drawback, but highlights the watch as a fun, affordable starting point for a collection, featuring a vibrant Pepsi bezel and an anthracite dial that shifts in appearance, powered by a Miyota 8215 movement for €399. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus highly for its robust build and superior bezel at its 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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