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CWC G40 Quartz WatchvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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G40 Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Quartz Watch
MSRP $333
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315
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 Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Quartz Watch40mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
G40 Quartz Watch40h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
G40 Quartz Watch200m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
G40 Quartz Watch$333
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
10mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC G40 Quartz Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$315
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