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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$399

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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 G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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