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Boldr Odyssey OriginalvsCWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch

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The bottom line

The 40mm G40 Sonar Quartz Watch wears 5.5mm narrower than the 45.5mm Odyssey Original — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Boldr Odyssey Original

Owners widely praise the Boldr Odyssey Original's value, with one noting the blue dial and bronze case develop an amazing patina and another highlighting the personalized purchase experience. The watch is available for $350 and comes in its original dive case. One owner observed that the 12 o'clock markers on a bronze variant were not straight. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Original highly for its developing patina and strong value proposition.

CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch

Owners widely appreciate the CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch for its classic G10 design, 40mm case size, and 20atm water resistance, noting its light, rugged, and reliable "grab-n-go" nature. Some find the dial proportions have too much negative space, while others praise its unique anodized red crown and quality NATO straps. A larger crown can dig into the wrist, and the lack of a battery hatch is a trade-off for its 100m water resistance. On balance, owners value the CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch for its robust build and classic aesthetic, though its price point and competition are frequently cited concerns.

Where to get them

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Boldr Odyssey Original
Boldr Odyssey Original
MSRP $799
CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch
CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch
MSRP $333
Odyssey Original
BoldrOdyssey Original
MSRP $799
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Sonar Quartz Watch
MSRP $333

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Original45.5mm
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Original42h
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Original500m
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch200m
MSRP
Odyssey Original$799
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch$333

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
45.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Cali Black
CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$333

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