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CWC G40 Sonar Quartz WatchvsZelos Swordfish 3

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G40 Sonar Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Sonar Quartz Watch
MSRP $333
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch200m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch$333
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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