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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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