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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsPhoibos Wave Master

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$309

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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 Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

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