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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsGrand Seiko SBGX353

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
SBGX353
Grand SeikoSBGX353
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
SBGX35334mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
SBGX35340h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
SBGX35330m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
SBGX353$4,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

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

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
9F61

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$4,100

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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 SBGX353

The Grand Seiko SBGX353 is widely praised for its mesmerizing "Skyflake" textured blue dial, considered by owners to be "perfect art." Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's elegant 34mm case size and the advanced 9F61 quartz movement, noting its exceptional ±10 seconds per year accuracy and precise second-hand alignment. Some owners find the dial's aesthetic appeal slightly diminished when worn compared to other options, and one owner replaced the quick-release buckle for a Hirsch clasp. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX353 highly for its exquisite dial finishing and the precision of its quartz movement at its price point.

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