Which is cheaper, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the William Wood Beacon?

At MSRP the William Wood Beacon is the cheaper of the two at $495, against $915 for the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic — a $420 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the William Wood Beacon?

The William Wood Beacon wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the William Wood Beacon?

The Pompeak Sub-Aquatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the William Wood Beacon.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the William Wood Beacon?

The William Wood Beacon carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic.

What movement does the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic run compared to the William Wood Beacon?

The Pompeak Sub-Aquatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the William Wood Beacon runs a quartz (Ronda 762).

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Pompeak Sub-Aquatic

MSRP $915

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MSRP $495

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sub-Aquatic40mm

Beacon41mm

Power Reserve

Sub-Aquatic38h

Beacon40h

Water Resistance

Sub-Aquatic200m

Beacon50m

MSRP

Sub-Aquatic$915

Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Ronda 762

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$915

$495

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