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CWC G40 Quartz WatchvsSternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik

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

G40 Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Quartz Watch
MSRP $333
Naos Pro GMT Automatik
SternglasNaos Pro GMT Automatik
MSRP $863

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Quartz Watch40mm
Naos Pro GMT Automatik38mm
Power Reserve
G40 Quartz Watch40h
Naos Pro GMT Automatik42h
Water Resistance
G40 Quartz Watch200m
Naos Pro GMT Automatik50m
MSRP
G40 Quartz Watch$333
Naos Pro GMT Automatik$863

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC G40 Quartz Watch
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminova Punkte

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$863

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Sternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik

Owners report the Sternglas Naos can feel underwhelming with a cheap feel and hands resembling office printer output, with some finding it wears smaller than expected and looks like a toy, though others appreciate its understated design. Reviewers highlight the Argo Automatic variant as a compelling sub-€400 mechanical watch with a colorful dial and practical date wheel, suitable for new collectors, featuring a 38mm case and a Miyota 8215 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Sternglas Naos offers a mixed ownership experience, with its value proposition and entry-level appeal being its strongest points for some.

From video reviewers

The Sternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik features a clean Bauhaus design that sets it apart from other GMT watches. A notable weakness is the watch's bezel action, which is not as smooth as some reviewers would have liked. Reviewers disagree on the watch's case size, with one reviewer stating it's slightly larger than the original Naos Automatic, while another reviewer doesn't mention this aspect at all.

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