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CWC G40 Quartz WatchvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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G40 Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Quartz Watch
MSRP $333
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Quartz Watch40mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
G40 Quartz Watch40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
G40 Quartz Watch200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
G40 Quartz Watch$333
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
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
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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