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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsPhoibos Reef Master

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
SII NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$335

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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.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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