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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $1,800
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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its vintage-inspired design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic 38.5mm size, with many highlighting its slim and accurate movement. Some owners appreciate the rice grain bracelet and versatility for daily wear, while others single out the elegant hands and small seconds subdial. A few reviewers note the 3-bar water resistance and closed case back as potential drawbacks, and one owner finds the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback make it wear tall. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its exceptional value and classic aesthetic.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC26mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$1,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
26mm
Thickness
12mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
32.4mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
12mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
L592.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$1,800
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