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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsSpinnaker Hass Automatic

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
Hass Automatic
SpinnakerHass Automatic
MSRP $445

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Hass Automatic43mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Hass Automatic40h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
Hass Automatic300m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
Hass Automatic$445

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$445

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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 Hass Automatic

The Spinnaker Hass Automatic is a 43mm watch featuring an NH35 movement and sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting its beautiful dial. Some find Spinnaker watches, including this model, to be on the thicker side, with one owner describing the Hass X MCS Blue Fade variant as comically large and chunky. The Spinnaker Hass Automatic was offered at $445 USD as part of a special collection with customized elements, and a limited edition of 200 pieces was also available for $195 shipped. On balance, owners and reviewers note the attractive dial as a key positive, though some express reservations about the watch's thickness.

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