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Longines DOLCEVITAvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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DOLCEVITA
LonginesDOLCEVITA
MSRP $5,700
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DOLCEVITA27mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
DOLCEVITA40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
DOLCEVITA30m
Beacon50m
MSRP
DOLCEVITA$5,700
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
27mm
41mm
Thickness
5.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
27mm
41mm
Lug Width
13mm
20mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Blue
Indices
Painted Roman numerals
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L963.2
Ronda 762
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours and minutes
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$495

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What people say

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Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its exceptional value, with some finding its dial superior to significantly more expensive alternatives. Reviewers highlight its commendable, bold aesthetic statement, particularly in collaborative editions featuring unique design elements and opaline dials. However, a recurring criticism from owners is the crown, described as "comically bad" and "sucks" for winding and setting, with one owner also deeming the date window "useless." Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines DOLCEVITA highly for its striking design and value proposition, despite noted issues with the crown functionality.

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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