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Grand Seiko SBGH347vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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SBGH347
Grand SeikoSBGH347
MSRP $7,300
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH34737mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
SBGH34755h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
SBGH347100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
SBGH347$7,300
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
41mm
Thickness
13.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,300
$495

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGH347

The Grand Seiko SBGH347 is lauded for its refined 37mm Ever-Brilliant Steel case, impressive Zaratsu polishing, and classy ice-blue dial inspired by frozen waterfalls. Its Hi-Beat 9S85 movement is a significant draw, and the framed date window is preferred over a cyclops. Reviewers note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustment or a quick-change system, and some wished the 13.3mm thickness was slightly thinner on the compact case. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGH347 for its elevated finish and value, with the Hi-Beat movement being a significant draw.

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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