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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$650

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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.

Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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