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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsHenry Archer Tidevand

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Tidevand
Henry ArcherTidevand
MSRP $5,299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Tidevand40mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Tidevand40h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Tidevand200m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Tidevand$5,299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$5,299

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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.

Henry Archer Tidevand

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidevand for its exceptional finishing, highlighting the contrast between brushing and beveled polished edges, and its spectacular Aventurine dial, which evokes a sense of space. The BGW9 lume is described as "off the charts" and provides strong nighttime visibility, complementing the watch's rugged construction and refined aesthetic. The 40mm case is noted as being thin at 10.65mm, and the watch features a 120-click diver's bezel and 200 meters of water resistance. One owner reported tight bracelet push pins, but Henry Archer's customer service resolved the issue. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidevand highly for its striking Aventurine dial and robust lume.

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