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CWC G40 Quartz WatchvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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G40 Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Quartz Watch
MSRP $333
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900
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 SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Quartz Watch40mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
G40 Quartz Watch40h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
G40 Quartz Watch200m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
G40 Quartz Watch$333
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.9mm
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
9S65
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$4,900
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