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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsCWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749

At a glance

3 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)

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What people say

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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its historically accurate reproduction, thin profile for a 300m diver, and a second hand that aligns well with indices. Reviewers note its reasonable size on smaller wrists, original dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring, and a broader minute hand. However, criticism is directed at the fixed 20mm bars necessitating specific strap types and the mismatched lume colors between hands and hour markers, with some finding the convex lume on the markers overly shiny. Overall, owners rate the CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch highly for its accurate vintage aesthetic and wearability.

CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely report the CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch as very hard-wearing, with good seconds hand alignment and perfect bezel alignment with crisp action. The lume is described as pretty good despite fauxtina, and the watch gains approximately 3 seconds per month. Some owners consider the CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch overpriced, while others appreciate its bombproof, toolish design and military heritage.

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