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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$2,414

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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.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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