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Sternglas Taiga GMTvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Taiga GMT42mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Taiga GMT
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Taiga GMT100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Taiga GMT$237
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
7.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
41mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 505.24H
Ronda 762
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$237
$495

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What people say

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Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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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