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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Thickness
12mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Cream
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$499

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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.

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

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