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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.

Tissot Gentleman

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Gentleman for its exceptional value, versatile design, and impressive finishing for its price point, often highlighting its thin case profile and the reliable Powermatic 80 movement with an 80-hour power reserve and silicon balance spring. The 38mm and 40mm case sizes are frequently cited as comfortable and wearable, with some owners appreciating the subtle "pyramidal" sunburst dial for added visual interest. Specific models are noted for features like an 18k gold bezel or full titanium construction, enhancing perceived quality. Accuracy is generally reported as COSC-level, though one owner notes the seconds hand sweep is less smooth. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Gentleman highly for its blend of classic design, modern movement technology, and accessible price.

From video reviewers

The Tissot Gentleman's Powermatic 80 movement provides an 80-hour power reserve. Reviewers consistently praise its versatility for both dress and casual wear. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Gentleman40mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Gentleman
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Gentleman100m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Gentleman$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
8.52mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
40mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Blue
Indices
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
11.5'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$495
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