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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz40h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz60m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz$1,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
60m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$1,300

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz is widely praised for its high-accuracy Swiss Made ETA F06.412 HeavyDrive-PreciDrive quartz movement, rated at +/- 10 seconds per year, and its tritium lume. Reviewers and owners highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, noting the sandblasted steel case with an asymmetric design, excellent bi-directional bezel action, and drilled lug holes. Some owners find it perfectly suited for sport/rugged use, though not necessarily as an everyday watch. One owner points out that the case's distinctive asymmetry deviates from current aesthetic trends. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz highly for its robust build and exceptional timekeeping accuracy at its price point.

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