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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsMassena LAB Dato-Racer

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Dato-Racer40mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Dato-Racer38h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Dato-Racer50m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Dato-Racer$1,595

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,595

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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.

Massena LAB Dato-Racer

Owners widely praise the Massena LAB Dato-Racer as an excellent everyday watch, appreciating its blend of 1970s-inspired aesthetics with modern dimensions. This model is a limited edition of 99 pieces. On balance, owners rate the Massena LAB Dato-Racer highly for its successful fusion of vintage design and contemporary wearability.

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