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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
4R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$475
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