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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsLongines LEGEND DIVER

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
LEGEND DIVER
LonginesLEGEND DIVER
MSRP $3,850

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
LEGEND DIVER39mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
LEGEND DIVER72h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
LEGEND DIVER300m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
LEGEND DIVER$3,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
White
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
L888.6
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$3,850

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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.

Longines LEGEND DIVER

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER for its faithful retro design, often calling it one of the best vintage reissues, with the 39mm variant lauded for its perfect size and the 42mm for its versatility. The watch is consistently noted as ISO 6425 compliant and powered by the COSC-certified L888.6 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its sophisticated look, clean no-date dial, and the well-made beads-of-rice bracelet, though some owners find the polished center links or overall polished finish dressier than expected for a diver. Owners are split on the 39mm's bracelet, with one finding it too "blingy" and another praising its comfort. The 42mm version's 50mm lug-to-lug measurement is considered long by some, while others find it comfortable. One owner of the 42mm model reported a scratched hour hand after 15 years, and another noted the original leather strap's poor quality.

From video reviewers

The Longines LEGEND DIVER features a unique blend of vintage design and modern functionality, with 300 meters of water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve. The watch's historical significance and aesthetic appeal are notable strengths. The 7-link bracelet is also a notable feature, although its quality and comfort are not explicitly discussed.

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