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William Wood BeaconvsYema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

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Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
YemaYachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
MSRP $420

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Beacon41mm
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz38.5mm
Power Reserve
Beacon40h
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Beacon50m
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz50m
MSRP
Beacon$495
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz$420

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$420

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What people say

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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.

Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

Owners praise the Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz for its attractive design, historical significance, and comfortable 38.5mm size, with some appreciating its meca-quartz movement. The watch features a hesalite crystal and Seiko VK63 movement, measuring 10.3mm thin and 46mm lug to lug. Some owners note sharp edges on the case and a strap that feels cheap, though others find the strap acceptable and consider it a great summer watch. Opinions are split on the necessity of the 24-hour subdial, and concerns have been raised about the price and customer support. On balance, owners rate the Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz highly for its appealing vintage-inspired look and accessible price point.

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