Which is cheaper, the HELM Miyako or the William Wood Beacon?

At MSRP the HELM Miyako is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $495 for the William Wood Beacon — a $120 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the HELM Miyako or the William Wood Beacon?

The William Wood Beacon wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the HELM Miyako — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the HELM Miyako or the William Wood Beacon?

The HELM Miyako is rated to 200m versus 50m for the William Wood Beacon.

Which has a longer power reserve, the HELM Miyako or the William Wood Beacon?

The HELM Miyako carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the William Wood Beacon.

What movement does the HELM Miyako run compared to the William Wood Beacon?

The HELM Miyako runs a automatic caliber, while the William Wood Beacon runs a quartz (Ronda 762).

Side by side

HELM MiyakovsWilliam Wood Beacon

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

HELM Miyako

miyako

MSRP $375

William Wood Beacon

midnightblue

MSRP $495

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Miyako40mm

Beacon41mm

Power Reserve

Miyako42h

Beacon40h

Water Resistance

Miyako200m

Beacon50m

MSRP

Miyako$375

Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Double-Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Gray

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Ronda 762

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$375

$495

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

HELM Miyako

HELM Miyako owners widely praise its exceptional value and quality, with multiple reports highlighting its stunning appearance and dial details. The watch is noted for its excellent accuracy, with figures around +1.5 to +2 seconds per day. One owner found the HELM Miyako to be tough and versatile, fitting well on a 6.6-inch wrist. Overall, owners consider the HELM Miyako an amazing value and a great watch, worth the wait for its availability.

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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.

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