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CWC G40 Quartz WatchvsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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G40 Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Quartz Watch
MSRP $333
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
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.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Quartz Watch40mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
G40 Quartz Watch40h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
G40 Quartz Watch200m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
G40 Quartz Watch$333
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC G40 Quartz Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$6,200
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