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Seiko Diamond CollectionvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Diamond Collection
SeikoDiamond Collection
MSRP $475
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Diamond Collection27mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Diamond Collection40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Diamond Collection50m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Diamond Collection$475
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
27mm
41mm
Thickness
7.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
6mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V137
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$495

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What people say

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Seiko Diamond Collection

Owners widely praise the Seiko Diamond Collection for its stunning beauty, particularly highlighting the 14 diamonds and the captivating mother-of-pearl dial, which reviewers note is difficult to photograph accurately. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its fit and finish, with specific features like sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance contributing to its appeal. One owner reports great durability and accuracy, with a solar charging reserve, though notes that the gold plating on the bracelet shows some fading from desk work. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Diamond Collection highly for its dazzling aesthetics and perceived 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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