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CWC G40 Quartz WatchvsIslander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

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G40 Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Quartz Watch
MSRP $333
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
IslanderIslander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
MSRP $449

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Quartz Watch40mm
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Power Reserve
G40 Quartz Watch40h
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Water Resistance
G40 Quartz Watch200m
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
MSRP
G40 Quartz Watch$333
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
CWC G40 Quartz Watch
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$449

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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.

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

Owners widely praise the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 for its stunning radiant blue dial and red seconds hand, with some noting its resemblance to a luxury model. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its price. Some owners express a dislike for the circle/triangle logo, while others appreciate the availability of both 38mm and 43mm size options. Overall, owners rate the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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