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Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMTvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
Beacon50m
MSRP
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$495

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What people say

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Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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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