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AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited EditionvsCWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

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Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition
AVI-8Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition
MSRP $465
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition42mm
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Power Reserve
Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition40h
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Water Resistance
Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition50m
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
MSRP
Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition$465
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
36.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$465
$333

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What people say

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AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition

Owners are divided on the AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition's design, with one calling it "horrible" and not a collector's item, while another finds it more meticulous than previous models, though still too busy and large. The watch features an NH34 movement with a 24-hour GMT function, measuring 42mm in diameter and 16mm thick. Owners also question the high resale prices. On balance, owners express significant reservations about the design and value proposition of the AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition.

CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch for its extreme wearability, legible grey-green dial, and well-applied lume, with many noting its quality and value. The watch features a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, embodying military heritage. Some owners appreciate the comfort of CWC's elastic straps and the company's service of setting the time before shipping. Fixed spring bars are mentioned as a drawback by one user, though others see them as a security benefit for military use. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch highly for its robust tool watch design and value.

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