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Vaer Calendar FieldvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Calendar Field36mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Calendar Field40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Calendar Field100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Calendar Field$189
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
41mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$495

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What people say

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Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing 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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