CWC GS Sapphire Black with Black DialvsPraesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFV
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Measurements
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GS Sapphire Black with Black Dial

Jungle Field A-11 JFV
Diameter
36.5mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
highest
50m
MSRP
$507
$195
lowest
Movement
Ronda 715
Seiko VH31
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) GS Sapphire Watch, Black with Black Dial for its excellent legibility, durable construction, and historical military design, noting its 200m water resistance and sapphire crystal as standout features for a field watch. The watch is appreciated for its comfortable size, with one owner finding the 36mm case ideal for daily wear and another noting its suitability for a 7.25-inch wrist. Some owners highlight the quartz movement's accuracy and long battery life. Drawbacks mentioned include fixed spring bars and scarcity. Overall, owners rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) GS Sapphire Watch, Black with Black Dial highly for its rugged, no-nonsense tool watch appeal and value.
The Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFV is praised for its modern take on a classic military design, featuring a well-proportioned 38mm sandblasted steel case and 100m water resistance. It is powered by a Miyota 9039 automatic movement, which is rated for accuracy between -10/+30 seconds per day and offers a 42-hour power reserve. The watch includes a no-date dial with beige Super-LumiNova and a double-domed sapphire crystal. On balance, reviewers highlight the Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFV as a well-proportioned field watch offering vintage charm at a $550 price point.
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