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CWC G40 Quartz WatchvsLum-Tec Solar Marine

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G40 Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Quartz Watch
MSRP $333
Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Quartz Watch40mm
Solar Marine39mm
Power Reserve
G40 Quartz Watch40h
Solar Marine40h
Water Resistance
G40 Quartz Watch200m
Solar Marine300m
MSRP
G40 Quartz Watch$333
Solar Marine$463

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$463

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What people say

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CWC G40 Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC G40 Quartz Watch for its robust 20atm water resistance and domed sapphire crystal, with one owner finding the faux patina subtle and natural. However, some find the dial proportions of the 40mm model to have too much negative space and ill-proportioned numerals. On balance, owners appreciate the CWC G40 Quartz Watch for its rugged build and grab-and-go reliability.

Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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