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Grand Seiko SLGW007vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00738.6mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00780h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00730m
Beacon50m
MSRP
SLGW007$10,000
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.6mm
41mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Ronda 762
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,000
$495

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated 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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