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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsChristopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
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.

Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow for its exceptional titanium finishing, dynamic case design, and skeletonized COSC-certified SH21 movement with a 120-hour power reserve. Some owners note sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished interior clasp surfaces, while reviewers mention legibility issues common to skeletonized watches and a thickness of 12.3mm making it feel chunkier than other models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow highly for its impressive in-house movement and titanium finishing at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
44.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
25mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
120h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$5,715
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