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CWC G40 Quartz WatchvsGrand Seiko SLGB001

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G40 Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Quartz Watch
MSRP $333
SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Quartz Watch40mm
SLGB00137mm
Power Reserve
G40 Quartz Watch40h
SLGB00172h
Water Resistance
G40 Quartz Watch200m
SLGB001100m
MSRP
G40 Quartz Watch$333
SLGB001$39,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC G40 Quartz Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$39,000

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGB001

The Grand Seiko SLGB001 is a limited edition platinum watch in the Evolution 9 collection, featuring a 37mm case and the new Calibre 9RB2 Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, rated to ±20 seconds per year. It has an "Ice Forest" dial with a deep blue hue and a silver seconds hand, but notably lacks lume. A criticism is the absence of a micro-adjustment clasp on its leather strap. Overall, reviewers highlight the watch's advanced movement and distinctive dial as key features.

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