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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsIkepod Seapod S030

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Seapod S030
IkepodSeapod S030
MSRP $1,566

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Seapod S03046mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Seapod S03040h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Seapod S030100m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Seapod S030$1,566

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Diameter
40mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,566

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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.

Ikepod Seapod S030

The Ikepod Seapod S030 is praised for its refined, enthusiast-oriented design and unique pebble shape, featuring a sandwich dial with 3D colored hour markers. It houses a Miyota 9039 automatic movement and offers a 200m depth rating, all within a 46mm steel case for just over $1,600 USD. Reviewers note the lume is weak and the seconds hand lacks lume, while the bezel is unknurled. On balance, reviewers find the Ikepod Seapod S030 a successful and affordable timepiece with a unique design.

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