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CWC G40 Sonar Quartz WatchvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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G40 Sonar Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Sonar Quartz Watch
MSRP $333
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch200m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch$333
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch
40mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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