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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsZelos Vitesse

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
40mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
La Joux-Perret L100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$1,499

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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.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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