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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsFerro Distinct 3

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Distinct 348mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Distinct 340h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Distinct 350m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Distinct 3$455

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
48mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Orange
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Ronda 715

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$455

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What people say

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CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch

The CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch is widely praised for its simple, clean, and classic look, with owners considering it a classy and comfortable field watch. Its 38mm tonneau case is seen by some as a cool retro piece representative of original MOD specifications, though others find this size too small for larger wrists. The watch is noted for keeping accurate time, with one owner reporting it as practical for everyday wear. It features a stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and a Ronda 715 movement. A limitation mentioned is the fixed lugs, which restrict strap versatility. Overall, owners rate the CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch highly for its classic military-inspired aesthetic and reliable timekeeping at an affordable price.

Ferro Distinct 3

Owners widely praise the Ferro Distinct 3 for its improved screw-down crown and centered date complication. However, some find the watch too large, and one owner dislikes the dial for being busy, though the necessity of outer markers for single-hand legibility is noted. The flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating, and the dial has no lume. One owner received an NH35A movement instead of the advertised Miyota 9015. Overall, owners appreciate the functional improvements and specific design choices of the Ferro Distinct 3, despite some concerns about size and dial clarity.

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