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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
35mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Gold
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
TMI VD78A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$405

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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.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

KUOE OLD SMITH is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, with owners noting its attractive bronze case and dial contrast. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent accuracy. However, the case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly. Some find the small date window difficult to read, and the Seiko NH38 movement is described as noisy. The 18mm lug width and PVD-coated strap hardware are also noted as drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers find the KUOE OLD SMITH to be a compelling vintage field watch offering good value, particularly for its aesthetic appeal and accuracy.

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