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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsLongines SPIRIT

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
SPIRIT
LonginesSPIRIT
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
SPIRIT37mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
SPIRIT72h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
SPIRIT100m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
SPIRIT$2,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
44.8mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
L888.4
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 and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$2,850

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 SPIRIT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Spirit for its exceptional finishing, refined vintage-inspired design, and strong value proposition, with many finding the 37mm and 40mm variants to be a "sweet-spot" size for wearability. The champagne dial with applied indices on the 37mm model is noted for its depth and legibility, while the L688.4 movement in the Chronograph is appreciated for its COSC certification and silicon balance spring. Some owners report accuracy within COSC specifications, and the 72-hour power reserve is a frequently cited positive. However, some community members find the bracelet finishing and end links less refined than competitors, and one owner noted the presence of three different fonts on the dial numbers of the 37mm. The 37mm model's non-screw-down crown despite 100m water resistance and the lume strength are also flagged as potential drawbacks by some.

From video reviewers

The Longines Spirit's reliable COSC-certified movement, Caliber L888.4, with a 72-hour power reserve and a silicone balance spring, is a notable strength. A potential weakness is the watch's relatively high price point compared to its competitors, making it a drawback for some. Reviewers disagree on whether the dial colour shift is a notable feature, with some appreciating it and others not mentioning it as a point of contention.

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