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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsFarer WORLD TIMER

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,525

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
WORLD TIMER$1,525

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
World Timer
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,525

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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.

Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its 39mm case size, comfortable wearability, and thoughtful case finishing with mixed polished and bead-blasted accents. Specific callouts include the PVD gold finish appearing bronze, a bronze inlay crown, shiny minute markers, a GMT ring, powerful lume, a sparkling case, and a comfortable bracelet or leather strap. The world-time complication is noted for its practicality and visual appeal, with some variants offering striking three-dimensional lume. However, some owners find the watch slightly small for larger wrists and one owner wishes the bracelet had microadjusts. A reviewer noted roughness at the edges of the micro pique dial structure where it meets other elements, which can make the date aperture appear rough in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its creative dial designs and excellent value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The watch offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the functional 24-hour disc and bidirectional bezel for world time tracking. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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