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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsanOrdain Model 1

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Model 141mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Model 142h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Model 150m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
49mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Model 1 Blue Fumé
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
$3,804

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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

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its comfortable wearability, elegant design, and appealing price point for its handmade processes, with an 800 vickers hardened case resisting scratches well. Some owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement's rotor is noticeable and the watch lacks lume. Significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a frequently cited drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and handcrafted aesthetic at the price.

From video reviewers

Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.

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