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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Panda
Lume
Super-LumiNova
BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Sellita SW510-M
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
63h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$1,712

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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.

Baltic Scalegraph Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic Scalegraph Classic for its stunning retro racing design, detailed dial, and 39.5mm case size, with many finding it offers excellent value. However, some owners report issues with finishing and fit, describing the watches as light or "toylike," while others find the finishing comparable to higher-end brands. Reviewers and owners alike criticize the screw-down chronograph pushers as finicky and impractical, especially given the 100m water resistance which some feel is conceptually incongruent with its rally timer purpose. One owner experienced misaligned bezel markers and moisture ingress after pool use, leading to a return. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Baltic Scalegraph Classic's aesthetic and value proposition, though practical usability concerns regarding the chronograph pushers and isolated quality control issues are noted.

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