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CWC G40 Sonar Quartz WatchvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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G40 Sonar Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Sonar Quartz Watch
MSRP $333
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch200m
Beacon50m
MSRP
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch$333
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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