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CWC British Military G10 Quartz WatchvsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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British Military G10 Quartz Watch
CWCBritish Military G10 Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
British Military G10 Quartz Watch36.5mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
British Military G10 Quartz Watch40h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
British Military G10 Quartz Watch50m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
British Military G10 Quartz Watch$249
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
36.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch
Hodinkee Sunburst
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.402
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$1,905

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What people say

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CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch

Owners widely appreciate the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch for its 36mm size and utilitarian, robust build suitable for field use. The bead-blasted stainless steel case and domed acrylic crystal are noted features, though the crystal scratches easily and requires buffing. The unusual 18.5mm lug width with fixed springbars limits strap options to one-piece designs, and water resistance is rated at 50m. Some owners feel modern versions lack the "soul" of vintage issued models, while others highlight improved waterproofing and lume. Overall, owners value the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch for its practical, no-nonsense tool-watch design and durable construction.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

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