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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36.5mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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