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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsBrew 8-Bit V2

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
8-Bit V238mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
8-Bit V2
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
8-Bit V250m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
8-Bit V2$395

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
3D Pixel Texture
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$395

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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.

Brew 8-Bit V2

The Brew 8-Bit V2 is praised for its casually elegant, versatile rectangular design that subtly balances 8-bit gaming and coffee themes, with solid build quality and finishing. Owners note the left subdial tracks 60 minutes and the right indicates day/night, with the chronograph's second hand only moving when activated. Criticisms include the lack of a seconds subdial, no lume, minor movement quirks like the chronograph minute hand jumping upon reset, and a slightly off-center yellow part on the hour hand. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Brew 8-Bit V2 highly for its unique design and solid build quality at its price point.

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