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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsSternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Hamburg Pro Automatik
SternglasHamburg Pro Automatik
MSRP $755

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Hamburg Pro Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Hamburg Pro Automatik42h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Hamburg Pro Automatik50m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Hamburg Pro Automatik$755

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
45mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminova Indizes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Miyota 8215
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$755

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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.

Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik for its Bauhaus-inspired design, German assembly, and excellent value, with many appreciating its comfortable wearability and uncluttered dial. Specific positive notes include a substantial weight that feels good on the wrist and a pleasing matte dial texture. The Miyota 8215 movement is generally considered reliable and surprisingly accurate, though some owners find it louder than expected and note the lack of hacking seconds. Caveats include a minimal instruction manual, an initially stiff strap, and a date window recess that can make the date difficult to see. Owners are split on the case finishing, with some finding it not too bad and nicely polished, while others criticize it. The case is also described by some as thick, making it potentially awkward for long-sleeved shirts. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik highly for its attractive Bauhaus design and strong value proposition.

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