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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsGrand Seiko SBGH349

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
SBGH349
Grand SeikoSBGH349
MSRP $7,800

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
SBGH34940mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
SBGH34955h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
SBGH349100m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
SBGH349$7,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
9S85
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$7,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH349

The Grand Seiko SBGH349 "Icefall" is widely praised for its stunning, deeply finished light blue dial, sharp case lines, and lightweight 40mm titanium construction. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its understated, over-engineered finishing and practical yet obsessive build, making it suitable for daily wear and special occasions. The 13mm thickness is noted to work well with the 40mm case size, softened by the titanium material. The watch houses the automatic hi-beat 9S85 movement, offering a 55-hour power reserve and magnetic resistance of 4,800 A/m, with accuracy rated at +5 to -3 seconds per day. One reviewer notes that while the five-row bracelet is visually impressive, its clasp lacks micro-adjustability. The Grand Seiko SBGH349 is priced at $7,400 or €8,000. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH349 highly for its exceptional finishing and comfortable, lightweight titanium build.

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