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Vaer Design Navy SolarvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Design Navy Solar36mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Design Navy Solar40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Design Navy Solar100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Design Navy Solar$299
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
41mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Navy
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$495

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What people say

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Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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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