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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsAVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$260

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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.

AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Owners widely report AVI-8 watches offer a compelling design and are decently well made for the price. The AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph features a 42mm stainless steel case with curved lugs, a bi-compax meca-quartz movement, and a mineral crystal, with design elements inspired by Supermarine Spitfires. One owner notes that AVI-8 watches are "something different" and "decently well made," though not of "insane quality." On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph for its unique design and value proposition.

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