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Boldr The BoysvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Boys38mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
The Boys40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
The Boys200m
Beacon50m
MSRP
The Boys$299
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
41mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$495

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What people say

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Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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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