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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
41mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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