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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsPagani Design PD-1816

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
PD-1816
Pagani DesignPD-1816
MSRP $115
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.

Pagani Design PD-1816

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1816 for its sapphire crystal and VK67 quartz movement, with some actively seeking this specific combination. One owner notes the jubilee bracelet as a positive feature. Conversely, some find the design's originality to be a weakness, with one commenter identifying it as a TinTin homage. On balance, owners value the Pagani Design PD-1816 for its specific movement and case combination, despite some reservations about its design originality.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
PD-181640mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
PD-181640h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
PD-1816100m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
PD-1816$115

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
TMI VK67

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$115
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