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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsCWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624

At a glance

4 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$624

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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.

CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

The CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date is widely praised for its exceptional legibility, particularly its dial design and thickly applied Super-LumiNova that remains readable all night. Owners appreciate its robust, toolish, bombproof design and comfortable wearability, with one noting its 11mm thickness and smaller wear size. The PVD finish withstands significant abuse. The Ronda movement is considered to have consistent second-hand movement. Some find its £700 price steep, especially compared to less expensive quartz divers, and fixed spring bars are noted as a drawback. Customer service is also flagged as potentially lacking by some. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date highly for its military aesthetics, legibility, and robust, comfortable tool-watch build.

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