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Grand Seiko SBGP007vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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SBGP007
Grand SeikoSBGP007
MSRP $3,900
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00740mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00740h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
SBGP007100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
SBGP007$3,900
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,900
$495

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGP007

Grand Seiko SBGP007 owners widely praise its finishing and the quality of its stainless steel case and bracelet with solid end links. The watch features a 40mm case, a smooth bezel, a deep blue textured dial, and Grand Seiko alpha hands. It is powered by the Seiko calibre 9F85 quartz movement. Owners are split on the red seconds hand and gold star emblem, with some finding them too bright or childish, while others defend the star as a mark of accuracy. The $3900 MSRP is debated, with some considering it high for a quartz watch. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP007 highly for its exceptional finishing at the price point, despite some debate over aesthetic details.

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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