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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Miyota 9075
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$935

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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 G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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