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CWC G40 Quartz WatchvsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

G40 Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Quartz Watch
MSRP $333
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Quartz Watch40mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
G40 Quartz Watch40h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
G40 Quartz Watch200m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
G40 Quartz Watch$333
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
101m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC G40 Quartz Watch
PVD Vintage
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$450

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What people say

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CWC G40 Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC G40 Quartz Watch for its robust 20atm water resistance and domed sapphire crystal, with one owner finding the faux patina subtle and natural. However, some find the dial proportions of the 40mm model to have too much negative space and ill-proportioned numerals. On balance, owners appreciate the CWC G40 Quartz Watch for its rugged build and grab-and-go reliability.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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