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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsFortis Stratoliner S-41

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Stratoliner S-41
FortisStratoliner S-41
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Stratoliner S-4141mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Stratoliner S-4160h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Stratoliner S-41200m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Stratoliner S-41$5,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$5,450

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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.

Fortis Stratoliner S-41

Owners widely praise the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 for its purpose-built design and outstanding details, particularly its space blue lume and bright orange date on the dial. Reviewers note the WERK 17 movement offers a 60-hour power reserve. However, the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's 41mm case thickness and lug-to-lug distance lead some to perceive it as wearing large, and the dial's small text and flat design are flagged as potential drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's unique design and innovative movement as its primary strengths.

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