Side by side

CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsBaltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
MR Classic - Gold PVD
BalticMR Classic - Gold PVD
MSRP $589

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m

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
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$589

Follow this matchup

Get a note when CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch vs Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 MR Classic - Gold PVD

Owners widely report the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's movement winds smoothly, and the 36mm case, while small, does not feel cheap. Reviewers note the gold PVD coating, paired with black dials and applied Breguet numerals, evokes a vintage aesthetic. One owner points out the acrylic crystal, while another reviewer flags the Hangzhou micro-rotor movement as rattly and loose on the wrist. The movement features a gold-toned rotor, blue screws, and pink jewels, and the case has vertical brushing on the bezel and circular brushing on the lugs. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's vintage aesthetic and smooth winding action, despite some concerns about the micro-rotor movement's rattle.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.