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Grand Seiko SBGP015vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP01540mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
SBGP01540h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
SBGP015200m
Beacon50m
MSRP
SBGP015$3,800
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.1mm
41mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,800
$495

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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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