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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar QuartzvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
Beacon50m
MSRP
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
9mm
11mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$495

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What people say

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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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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