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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsPhoibos Eagle Ray No Date

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
Eagle Ray No Date
PhoibosEagle Ray No Date
MSRP $480

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Eagle Ray No Date40mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Eagle Ray No Date40h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
Eagle Ray No Date200m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
Eagle Ray No Date$480

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$480

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date for its value at the price point. One owner notes the watch is a great purchase with no regrets, and is unbothered by its lume. The Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date features a 41mm steel case and a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. However, one owner received a non-working watch and reported difficulty obtaining a refund, citing horrible customer service. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date well for its value, though customer service experiences can vary.

From video reviewers

The Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date features a high-beat Miyota 9015 movement, which is a notable strength. A weakness of the watch is its relatively weak lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the added features of the Ceramic model justify the extra cost, with one reviewer finding it worth the extra cost and another noting it's a trade-off for the No Date model.

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