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CWC G40 Quartz WatchvsPraesidus DD-45

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G40 Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Quartz Watch
MSRP $333
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Quartz Watch40mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
G40 Quartz Watch40h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
G40 Quartz Watch200m
DD-45100m
MSRP
G40 Quartz Watch$333
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$299

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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.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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