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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsBoldr Rally

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Rally38mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Rally40h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
Rally200m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
Rally$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
I - Wells 008 (Updated)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$299

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What people say

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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch for its extreme wearability, legible grey-green dial, and well-applied lume, with many noting its quality and value. The watch features a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, embodying military heritage. Some owners appreciate the comfort of CWC's elastic straps and the company's service of setting the time before shipping. Fixed spring bars are mentioned as a drawback by one user, though others see them as a security benefit for military use. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch highly for its robust tool watch design and value.

Boldr Rally

Owners widely praise the Boldr Rally's compact 38mm titanium case and excellent value under A$500. The VK64 mecaquartz movement has proven reliable for years, and the sapphire crystal is a welcome feature. Some owners find the dial busy and difficult to read, particularly the black hands against the black subdial, and note the bead-blasted titanium case can be a scratch magnet. The default straps have been described as boring or not holding up to daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Rally highly for its robust titanium construction and excellent value, despite some legibility concerns.

From video reviewers

The 38mm titanium case with a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement provides a comfortable and compact fit. The 200m water resistance is noted as robust for a chronograph. The 14mm thickness was mentioned as potentially substantial for the watch's size.

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