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CWC GS Sapphire WatchvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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GS Sapphire Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Watch
MSRP $333
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Watch36.5mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Watch40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Watch200m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Watch$333
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Watch, Black with Black Dial
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$299

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What people say

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CWC GS Sapphire Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Watch for its extreme wearability, legible dial with a minute track, and robust build, embodying military heritage in a contemporary field watch. Its subtle 36.5mm size and 200m water resistance with a screw-down crown are frequently highlighted as practical strengths, with some owners appreciating the sapphire crystal over acrylic. The watch is noted as a "strap monster" with high-quality included straps. Some owners find the CWC GS Sapphire overpriced, and fixed spring bars are a noted drawback, though justified by military specification, presenting a challenge for thicker straps. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire highly for its practical design, military heritage, and wearability at its price point.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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