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CWC G40 Sonar Quartz WatchvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 is praised for its sharp, stealthy aesthetic with a durable ceramic-coated stainless steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its excellent wearability at 38mm and the value proposition at $1,475, which includes two strap options. The watch features a sandwich dial with stencil numerals and orange accents, powered by a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. Overall, reviewers find Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 to be a modern and aggressive take on the classic field watch, offering exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The Olmsted 38 features tightly executed tolerances and an ultra-fine level of finishing. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch200m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch$333
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
46mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
12mm
44.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$1,775
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