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CWC G40 Sonar Quartz WatchvsLorier Hydra SIII

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G40 Sonar Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Sonar Quartz Watch
MSRP $333
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch200m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch$333
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$699

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What people say

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CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch

Owners widely appreciate the CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch for its classic G10 design, 40mm case size, and 20atm water resistance, noting its light, rugged, and reliable "grab-n-go" nature. Some find the dial proportions have too much negative space, while others praise its unique anodized red crown and quality NATO straps. A larger crown can dig into the wrist, and the lack of a battery hatch is a trade-off for its 100m water resistance. On balance, owners value the CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch for its robust build and classic aesthetic, though its price point and competition are frequently cited concerns.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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