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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsTissot Heritage 1938

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
11 1/2'''
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$925

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

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