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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Black
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
L844.4
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$3,550

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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.

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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