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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsHamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz for its excellent value around $300, thin profile at 7mm to 8.4mm, and clean dial design with superb applied hour numerals and dauphine hands. One owner finds its champagne dial particularly upscale. However, the lume is considered terrible, barely lasting a few minutes, and the crown is noted as very small and difficult to manipulate. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz highly for its thinness and clean dial design at the price.

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz50m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz$745

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12mm
7.35mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
980.163

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$745
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