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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsChristopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
46.68mm
Thickness
12mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.68mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 BL Old Radium

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,695

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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.

Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC for its comfortable wearability, durable case and bezel, and smooth winding action, with one owner finding its case superior to a Tudor's. However, accuracy is a significant concern, with one owner reporting +17 seconds per day. The rubber strap is also noted as lacking refinement, and some suggest design tweaks for greater brand uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC highly for its wearability and case finishing, despite accuracy concerns with the Sellita SW330-2 movement.

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