CWC G40 Subhunter QuartzvsPraesidus DD-45

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

CWC G40 Subhunter Quartz at true scale

G40 Subhunter Quartz

Praesidus DD-45 at true scale

DD-45

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.5mm

Thickness

12mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$333

$299

lowest

Movement

715Li

Quartz

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
CWC G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch
OG
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
715Li
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$299
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Reviews

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CWC G40 Subhunter Quartz

Owners widely praise the CWC G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch as a killer quartz grab-and-go, with one owner considering it the standard for field watches. Its accuracy is noted at +/-10 seconds per year. Some owners question its £279 price point, with one citing the second-hand hand not hitting markers as a justification for the cost, while another user finds the price reasonable. The CWC G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch features a 40mm case, 200m water resistance, and a domed sapphire crystal with subtle faux patina on the hands. Overall, owners rate the CWC G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch highly for its accuracy and utility as a quartz field watch, despite some debate over its value proposition.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is praised for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the textured dial and aged indices on certain versions. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds original specifications, and the included leather strap is noted for its quality. One reviewer flags the printed Arabic numerals as rather small. The Praesidus DD-45 features a quartz movement. Overall, reviewers praise the Praesidus DD-45 for its faithful vintage aesthetic and good finishing at its price point.

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