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CWC GS Sapphire Military Green WatchvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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GS Sapphire Military Green Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Military Green Watch
MSRP $333
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Military Green Watch36.5mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Military Green Watch40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Military Green Watch200m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Military Green Watch$333
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
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 Military Green Watch, Black Case with Green Dial
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$388

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What people say

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CWC GS Sapphire Military Green Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Military Green Watch for its grab-and-go quartz accuracy, sapphire crystal, screw-down crown and case back, and 200m water resistance, a unique combination for a field watch. The 36.5mm case is noted for its subtle size and solid build quality, fitting well with the brand's military heritage and functional, attractive simplicity. Some owners find the watch pricey, particularly with recent tariff and exchange rate increases, and fixed lugs can present a challenge for thicker straps. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Military Green Watch highly for its robust, practical field watch design and reliable quartz movement.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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