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Tissot PRC 100 SolarvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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PRC 100 Solar
TissotPRC 100 Solar
MSRP $575
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PRC 100 Solar39mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
PRC 100 Solar40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
PRC 100 Solar100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
PRC 100 Solar$575
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
9.22mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
41mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Blue
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$495

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What people say

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Tissot PRC 100 Solar

Owners and reviewers highlight the Tissot PRC 100 Solar's value and modern, urban aesthetic, with its slim 9.2mm case and good finishing for the price. The solar movement is a key feature, offering a 14-month power reserve and rapid charging capabilities. Some owners find the dial colors a bit uninspired, and the date window placement is disliked, while the second hand's ticking is noted as a drawback compared to automatic movements. The watch's 39mm case is considered versatile, though some prefer a smaller 35-37mm size. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PRC 100 Solar a versatile daily wear, particularly for its solar technology and Swiss-made appeal at its price point.

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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