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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsSternglas Naos XS

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Naos XS
SternglasNaos XS
MSRP $247

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Naos XS33mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Naos XS
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Naos XS50m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Naos XS$247

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
33mm
Thickness
12mm
6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
36mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
16mm

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
Ronda 784
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$247

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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 XS

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XS for its simple, awesome design, domed sapphire crystal, and clean hands, with one owner highlighting the beautiful blue mother-of-pearl dial and top-notch build quality on a special edition. It is recommended as a durable, refined daily wear watch for around $270, suitable for casual and formal occasions. However, one owner found the Sternglas Naos XS to have a cheap feel and a face resembling a toy, noting it wears smaller than expected, while another described the automatic movement as a bit noisy. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XS highly for its refined design and value, with specific praise for the mother-of-pearl dial on special editions.

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