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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsAVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350
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.

AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic for its unique style and good quality for its price point, with specific appreciation for its thin bezel, pusher style, dial colors, and WW2 references. Some owners note the 43.5mm size may be large for smaller wrists, and a few report that the chronograph buttons can stick. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic highly for its distinctive design and value at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
NEWTON
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$350
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