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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsVario Futurist

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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