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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsSerica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Enamel Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
COSC

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,768

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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.

Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer

Owners widely praise the Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer for its excellent wearability, definitive style, and smooth, confident bezel action. The dual scale on the bezel is noted as surprisingly useful, and the crown action, winding, and hacking are reported to work perfectly. One owner describes the Serica 5303-3 as gorgeous and unique, though another notes the crown can appear comically large. On balance, owners rate the Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer highly for its blend of unique design and robust functionality.

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