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CWC British Military G10 Quartz WatchvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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British Military G10 Quartz Watch
CWCBritish Military G10 Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
British Military G10 Quartz Watch36.5mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
British Military G10 Quartz Watch40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
British Military G10 Quartz Watch50m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
British Military G10 Quartz Watch$249
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
36.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.402
SII NH34
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$399

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What people say

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CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch

Owners widely appreciate the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch for its 36mm size and utilitarian, robust build suitable for field use. The bead-blasted stainless steel case and domed acrylic crystal are noted features, though the crystal scratches easily and requires buffing. The unusual 18.5mm lug width with fixed springbars limits strap options to one-piece designs, and water resistance is rated at 50m. Some owners feel modern versions lack the "soul" of vintage issued models, while others highlight improved waterproofing and lume. Overall, owners value the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch for its practical, no-nonsense tool-watch design and durable construction.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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