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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsFortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Flieger F-43 Bicompax
FortisFlieger F-43 Bicompax
MSRP $4,180

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Sellita SW510 BH a
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
58h
Jewels
25
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$4,180

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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.

Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

Owners widely praise the Fortis Original for its tool-watch aesthetic, legibility, and robust construction, with many noting excellent lume that lasts all night and precise day/date changes at midnight. The brushed stainless steel case is well-finished, and the 38mm size is considered comfortable and well-weighted despite being smaller than modern watches. Accuracy figures range from +2 seconds/day to +8 seconds/day, and some owners compare Fortis quality favorably to Omega. However, some users find the MSRP too high compared to brands like Sinn and Damasko, and one owner reported internal parts dislodging from a limited edition model. Concerns have also been raised about stripped lug screws on B-42 models and potential parts shortages due to past bankruptcy protection filings. Overall, owners rate the Fortis Original highly for its durable construction and tool-watch functionality at a competitive price point.

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