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CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWCG10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $333
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch38mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch$333
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.461

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$239

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What people say

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CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its 36mm size and comfortable, "chunky" wearability, with one owner calling it their "perfect watch." The bead-blasted stainless steel case, fixed spring bars, and acrylic crystal that scratches but buffs out are noted features. Some enthusiasts point out the dial's "T" marking alongside Super-LumiNova as a detail difference from originals, and one owner found the reissue's crystal magnified the dial more. The 50m water resistance is considered sufficient for its field watch purpose. On balance, owners rate the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and distinct dial at its price point.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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