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Seiko CouturavsWilliam Wood Beacon

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Coutura
SeikoCoutura
MSRP $550
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Coutura42mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Coutura40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Coutura100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Coutura$550
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.2mm
41mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
8T63
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$495

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What people say

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Seiko Coutura

Owners widely praise the Seiko Coutura for its wear-resistant metal treatments, with one reporting minimal scratching after six years. The solar perpetual calendar and radio-controlled accuracy are noted as appealing features, alongside its attractive aesthetic and quality for the price. However, some find the design too busy, gaudy, or not suitable for daily wear, with mixed opinions on the proprietary bracelet. One owner flagged the solar power reserve as problematic, requiring constant light exposure. Overall, owners appreciate the Seiko Coutura for its functional solar and radio-controlled movement and durable build, despite some polarizing design elements.

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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