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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
SBS 1987 Aged Special

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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