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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsSpinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
Fleuss Chronograph100m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
Fleuss Chronograph$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$325

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

The Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph is praised for its impressive aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and excellent value at its affordable price point. One reviewer notes the chronograph function stops at 60 minutes and requires resetting. Owners report the internal bezel rotates too easily and the clasp lacks fine finishing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph highly for its meticulous attention to detail and overall value.

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