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Sternglas Berlin AutomatikvsCWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch

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Berlin Automatik
SternglasBerlin Automatik
MSRP $485
T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin Automatik38mm
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Power Reserve
Berlin Automatik42h
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Berlin Automatik50m
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
MSRP
Berlin Automatik$485
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18.5mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$249

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What people say

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Sternglas Berlin Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its handsome, clean dial and a 38mm size that fits smaller wrists well, making it a comfortable daily wearer. The case is described as solid and well-finished. However, the Miyota 8205 movement is noted as reliable but noticeably loud, and the exhibition caseback is unadorned. Some owners find the watch too simple and question the value, citing basic movement and strap choices for the price, with a few feeling the proportions and day/date complication are off. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its classic design and wearability, though some debate its value proposition.

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.

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