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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
41mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Silver
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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