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CWC G40 Quartz WatchvsSeiko Alpinist

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G40 Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Quartz Watch
MSRP $333
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Quartz Watch40mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
G40 Quartz Watch40h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
G40 Quartz Watch200m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
G40 Quartz Watch$333
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
CWC G40 Quartz Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$750

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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