CWC G40 Subhunter Quartz WatchvsHamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz
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Owners widely praise the CWC G40's 40mm case and 200m water resistance, with one owner calling it the standard for field watches. A point of contention among owners is the watch's price, with one finding it overpriced at £279 and citing the second-hand hand not hitting markers, while another questions this assessment. Overall, owners rate the CWC G40 highly for its robust build and field watch design, despite some debate over its value proposition.
Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz for its excellent value around $300, thin profile at 7mm to 8.4mm, and clean dial design with superb applied hour numerals and dauphine hands. One owner finds its champagne dial particularly upscale. However, the lume is considered terrible, barely lasting a few minutes, and the crown is noted as very small and difficult to manipulate. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz highly for its thinness and clean dial design at the price.
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