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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsDan Henry 1939

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
193941mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
193940h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
1939
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
1939$290

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
49.2mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Standard
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$290

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What people say

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CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch

The CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch is widely praised for its simple, clean, and classic look, with owners considering it a classy and comfortable field watch. Its 38mm tonneau case is seen by some as a cool retro piece representative of original MOD specifications, though others find this size too small for larger wrists. The watch is noted for keeping accurate time, with one owner reporting it as practical for everyday wear. It features a stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and a Ronda 715 movement. A limitation mentioned is the fixed lugs, which restrict strap versatility. Overall, owners rate the CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch highly for its classic military-inspired aesthetic and reliable timekeeping at an affordable price.

Dan Henry 1939

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1939 for its striking, art-like design, detailed multi-layered dial with glossy black background and gold raised markers, and the solid clicking feel of its chronograph buttons. The gorgeous domed crystal and smooth chrono sweep back are also noted positives, contributing to a feeling of sturdiness and exceptional value at $220. Some owners express disappointment it uses a quartz movement, and one owner found it surprisingly heavy. After two years of daily wear, the watch has sustained abuse with only minor bezel nicks and barely visible scratches on the glass, while its chronograph pushers retain an audible click. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1939 highly for its detailed design and exceptional value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and classic aesthetic are consistently praised. The lack of lume is a significant drawback for legibility in low light.

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