CWC G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch

TBH I thought the G40 was going to be a comparable size to the G10 or W10 General Service Watch. I guess the clue is in the title / name of the watch - G "40" - as it wears on the wrist like a 40mm diameter watch. Lovely curved crystal over an off white dial. I love the way the domed crystal plays with the light and numerals as you look at the watch from different views. A sandblasted style / type of finish to the case which contributes to the understated look. A nod to CWC's military association / heritage comes from the subtle MOD arrow head on the dial. This is a field watch that could become a Mess / Dress watch in disguise if you upgrade from the "honest and practical" service NATO strap. There's nothing wrong with the strap btw but you literally have limitless options with this watch. I'm very happy with it and it fits in well with my humble little collection of wearable timepieces, WELL DONE CWC on this great, affordable and practical watch. Big fan. This is my 4th CWC and it won't be my last based on this purchase.

I'm sorry for giving it to you in Japanese.

日本の方でこのページをご覧の皆さん　私は２本のCWCウォッチを購入しました
とても満足しております

アンティーク市場では日本でも人気のCWCですが　私は新品現行品が欲しく
英国のこのサイトに辿り着き　個人輸入という形で購入
結果は大満足です

私が購入した時のレートは1£≒222¥でした
送料に¥4,500 日本にて関税を¥6,000〜6,500(関税支払代行料含む)払いまして
無事手元に

いやぁ～いいですよ　何本も購入出来るような金額ではありませんが(私には高額過ぎて(笑))
やはり本物のミリタリーウォッチは違います

私は現場仕事に少しばかりの農作業も普段行っておりますので
タフな腕時計が欲しかったのですがCWCはうってつけです

日本国内のみてくれミリタリーとは造り込みが違います
ストラップ固定のピンは極太で非常に堅牢だと思います
おそらく本体も肉厚で内部のムーブメントをしっかり保護してくれることでしょう

お勧めです！

A fantastic fresh take on a CWC military. The dial is out standing! Love the screw down crown and case back plus the long life battery. Has the usual look and feel of a quality sturdy work watch. Well done

I wanted to get a mil-spec watch but with a different dial from the popular G10, GS Sapphire, W10, and Mellor series. My understanding is that this watch is mil-spec in every way to MOD requirements except for the dial, which is a civilian variant to the G10-design used in the G10X.

I got the white dial variant - it has a nice vintage look to it, akin to something you might see on old wall clocks. The dial is slightly off white, reinforcing that vintage feel. The dial is super legible and easy to read at a glance. The lume lasts all night, especially when charged with a flashlight for a few secs.

The watch wears extremely comfortably and the increased water resistance, screwdown crown, and domed sapphire crystal are all welcome upgrades for everyday wearability. The domed sapphire is one of the most charming features of this watch, looking a bit like the older domed acrylic crystals on vintage pieces. There's even a slight distortion effect if you look through the crystal at certain angles.

My watch gains roughly 2 seconds a week, very decent for a non-HAQ quartz movement. I also appreciate the very long lithium battery life, which will make the upkeep very affordable and convenient.

The case looks to bead/sand-blasted so it has a matte finish; very appropriate for this type of watch.

Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with the watch; I can strongly recommend this for any enthusiast or even just a one-watch person.

This is my first CWC watch and I couldn’t be happier, even after the honeymoon phase has passed. The watch itself is a great size and I truly love the domed glass, making the dial extra legible when quickly glancing at the time. Customer service was exceptional. Without a doubt they’ve created a returning customer for life.