CWC British Military G10 QuartzvsCWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue
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British Military G10 Quartz

G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue
Diameter
36.5mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
43mm
Thickness
n/a
13mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$418
lowest
$507
Movement
ETA F06.412
ETA F06.461
Case
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1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) British Military G10 Quartz Watch for its accuracy, with one owner reporting gaining only +2 seconds per month, and its classic, legible dial. The 36.5mm case size is noted as suitable for many wrists, and the bead-blasted 316L stainless steel case with a domed acrylic crystal is appreciated for its reduced reflection and traditional field watch aesthetic. Welded spring bars offer strap security. Some owners find the water resistance of 50m insufficient for a field watch, while others consider it adequate given its military heritage. One owner notes the 19mm lug width required a tight fit for a 20mm NATO strap. On balance, owners rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) British Military G10 Quartz Watch highly for its authentic military design and excellent legibility at the price.
Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its comfortable 38mm size, utilitarian and historically accurate bead-blasted case that minimizes reflections, and excellent legibility. The watch is noted for exceptional accuracy, gaining only two seconds per month, and its robust build with fixed spring bars and a screw-on battery access door enhances its practicality. Reviewers and owners highlight the domed acrylic crystal, the vintage-style dial with Super-LumiNova lume, and the overall nostalgic appeal for those interested in military timepieces. Some owners find the price of £250 for a quartz watch to be high, and the NATO strap with military markings is considered "cringe" by one owner, while the acrylic crystal is prone to scratching.
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