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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsSheffield 1A 38

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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.

Sheffield 1A 38

Sheffield 1A 38 owners praise its superb quality, sturdiness, and amazing price, with some feeling it is more substantial than a Seiko 5. One owner notes the bezel action could be crisper. Shipping fees are considered too expensive. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield 1A 38 highly for its quality and value at the affordable price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
1A 3838mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
1A 38
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
1A 38200m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Thickness
11mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$238
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