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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsSternglas Taiga GMT

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
52mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Ronda 505.24H
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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