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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsBaltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416
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.

Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

One owner reported poor quality with a plastic-like crystal, audible rattling, and significant timekeeping issues within 24 hours, deeming the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD overpriced. Another commenter felt the design needed upgrades to its movement and crystal, noting a cheap feel to the dial's textured section. On balance, the consensus among the limited owner feedback is that the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD has significant quality concerns for its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Gold PVD - Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$416
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