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CWC British Military G10 Quartz WatchvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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British Military G10 Quartz Watch
CWCBritish Military G10 Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
British Military G10 Quartz Watch36.5mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
British Military G10 Quartz Watch40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
British Military G10 Quartz Watch50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
British Military G10 Quartz Watch$249
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
36.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.402

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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