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CWC G40 Sonar Quartz WatchvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

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G40 Sonar Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Sonar Quartz Watch
MSRP $333

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
Power Reserve
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
Water Resistance
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch200m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
MSRP
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch$333
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.6mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R54
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$1,700

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What people say

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CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch

Owners widely appreciate the CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch for its classic G10 design, 40mm case size, and 20atm water resistance, noting its light, rugged, and reliable "grab-n-go" nature. Some find the dial proportions have too much negative space, while others praise its unique anodized red crown and quality NATO straps. A larger crown can dig into the wrist, and the lack of a battery hatch is a trade-off for its 100m water resistance. On balance, owners value the CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch for its robust build and classic aesthetic, though its price point and competition are frequently cited concerns.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch offers a 300-meter depth rating and a caller-style GMT complication powered by the Caliber 6R54 movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its refined clasp with extensive micro-adjustment. However, the movement's accuracy, ranging from +25 to -15 seconds per day, is considered a drawback by some. Overall, reviewers highlight the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch as a good reminder of Seiko's value, despite the wide accuracy range of its movement.

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