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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Hodinkee Sunburst
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$1,905

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

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