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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsPagani Design PD-1717

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
PD-1717
Pagani DesignPD-1717
MSRP $158

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
PD-171738mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
PD-171742h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
PD-1717200m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
PD-1717$158

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$158

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1717

Pagani Design PD-1717 owners widely praise its value for money and competent finishing, highlighting its admirable lug drop and unique dial step. However, reviewers and owners consistently note its weak lume and a 13mm thickness. Some owners report ill-fitting end links and disappointing AR coating. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1717 highly for its impressive value and competent finishing at its price point.

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