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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsRZE Urbanist

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$299
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