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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsVaer Calendar Field

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
43mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$189

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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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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