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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsBorealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Bull Shark V238mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Bull Shark V240h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Bull Shark V2300m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Bull Shark V2$495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.60mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.00mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
BGW9

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$495

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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.

Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

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