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CWC G40 Quartz WatchvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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G40 Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Quartz Watch
MSRP $333
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Quartz Watch40mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
G40 Quartz Watch40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
G40 Quartz Watch200m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
G40 Quartz Watch$333
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$279

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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.

Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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