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CWC G40 Subhunter Quartz WatchvsOrient Classic Watch

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

CWC G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch

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.

Orient Classic Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Classic Watch for its excellent fit and finish, polished look suitable for suits, and classy signed crown. The modern 40mm case size and retro styling are appreciated, allowing it to blend well with any outfit without being ostentatious. The crown is not screw-down but operates smoothly. Overall, owners consider the Orient Classic Watch a well-built, ideal suit watch that they would buy again.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch40mm
Classic Watch40mm
Power Reserve
G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch
Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch200m
Classic Watch100m
MSRP
G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch$333
Classic Watch$245

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Thickness
46mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
12mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
CWC G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Orient F6722
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$245
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