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Sternglas SediusvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Sedius
SternglasSedius
MSRP $301
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sedius40mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Sedius
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Sedius50m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Sedius$301
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI VH31
Ronda 762
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$301
$495

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What people say

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Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

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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