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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsSternglas Hamburg

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Hamburg
SternglasHamburg
MSRP $323

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Hamburg42mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Hamburg
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Hamburg50m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Hamburg$323

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
45mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Ronda 715
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$323

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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.

Sternglas Hamburg

The Sternglas Hamburg is widely praised for its Bauhaus-inspired design, good build quality for the price, and attractive finishing, with owners noting a nice polish on the case and an uncluttered, easy-to-read dial. Some find the watch lightweight and its value proposition strong, especially with common discounts. However, opinions on the design are split, with some finding certain variants garish and a departure from strict Bauhaus simplicity, while others appreciate its unique aesthetic. The Miyota 8215 movement's accuracy is reported to range from -20/+40 seconds per day, and one owner noted it is louder than expected. A deep date window recess is also mentioned as making the date difficult to see from an angle. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Sternglas Hamburg a compelling option for its attractive design and value, despite some polarizing aesthetic elements and movement quirks.

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