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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsPraesidus Desert Field

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$195

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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.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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