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CWC British Military G10 Quartz WatchvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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British Military G10 Quartz Watch
CWCBritish Military G10 Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
British Military G10 Quartz Watch36.5mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
British Military G10 Quartz Watch40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
British Military G10 Quartz Watch50m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
British Military G10 Quartz Watch$249
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
36.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.402
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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