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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsCincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
36.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
X1 C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$895

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What people say

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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch for its extreme wearability, legible grey-green dial, and well-applied lume, with many noting its quality and value. The watch features a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, embodying military heritage. Some owners appreciate the comfort of CWC's elastic straps and the company's service of setting the time before shipping. Fixed spring bars are mentioned as a drawback by one user, though others see them as a security benefit for military use. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch highly for its robust tool watch design and value.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

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