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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsVaer Tactical Field

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Tactical Field$199

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
36mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$199

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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 Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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