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CWC British Military G10 Quartz WatchvsBrew Retrograph

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British Military G10 Quartz Watch
CWCBritish Military G10 Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
British Military G10 Quartz Watch36.5mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
British Military G10 Quartz Watch40h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
British Military G10 Quartz Watch50m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
British Military G10 Quartz Watch$249
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
36.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.402
VK64
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$375

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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.

Brew Retrograph

The Brew Retrograph is widely praised for its unique 1970s "TV Dial" aesthetic, thin profile, and comfortable wearability, with owners appreciating its well-finished rectangular case featuring alternating polishing and brushing, and its sunburst dials with contrasting matte subdials. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement for its solid performance, instantaneous chronograph reset with good tactile feel, and quartz accuracy, all at an affordable price point. Some owners note the lack of a running second hand and that the date change is not instant, while one owner found the strap needed improvement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Brew Retrograph highly for its distinctive design and excellent value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and the satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

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