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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsSternglas Naos XL

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Naos XL
SternglasNaos XL
MSRP $237

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Naos XL42mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Naos XL
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Naos XL50m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Naos XL$237

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Miyota 9U15
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$237

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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 Naos XL

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL for its versatile Bauhaus design, domed sapphire crystal, and value, with some finding its larger size comfortable and refined for its price. However, opinions are split on its aesthetic appeal, with one owner finding the hands and face underwhelming, while others appreciate the minimalistic dial. The date font is noted as too small to be useful by one owner, and the stock strap is generally considered basic or prone to wear. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a Miyota movement running fast and another noting +13 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL highly for its Bauhaus aesthetics and affordability, despite some reservations about the movement and strap.

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