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CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsGrand Seiko SBGH281

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G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWCG10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $333
SBGH281
Grand SeikoSBGH281
MSRP $6,300

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch38mm
SBGH28140mm
Power Reserve
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
SBGH28155h
Water Resistance
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch50m
SBGH281100m
MSRP
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch$333
SBGH281$6,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.461
9S85
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$6,300

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What people say

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CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its 36mm size and comfortable, "chunky" wearability, with one owner calling it their "perfect watch." The bead-blasted stainless steel case, fixed spring bars, and acrylic crystal that scratches but buffs out are noted features. Some enthusiasts point out the dial's "T" marking alongside Super-LumiNova as a detail difference from originals, and one owner found the reissue's crystal magnified the dial more. The 50m water resistance is considered sufficient for its field watch purpose. On balance, owners rate the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and distinct dial at its price point.

Grand Seiko SBGH281

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 is lauded for its 44GS-style case, which exemplifies the brand's "Grammar of Design" with its sharp facets and broad case band, and its Hi-Beat 36000vph Caliber 9S85 movement, noted for an ultra-smooth second hand. Reviewers highlight the exceptional finishing, including Zaratsu polishing and hand-polished markers, as offering significant value at its €6,200 price point. The watch features an accuracy rating of +5/–3 seconds per day, a 55-hour power reserve, and 100-meter water resistance, all executed to Grand Seiko's high standards, and is limited to 1,500 pieces. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH281 highly for its iconic case design and superb finishing at its price.

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