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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsLinde Werdelin Oktopus III

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Oktopus III
Linde WerdelinOktopus III
MSRP $20,953

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Oktopus III45mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Oktopus III60h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Oktopus III300m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Oktopus III$20,953

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
LW09
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$20,953

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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.

Linde Werdelin Oktopus III

Owners and reviewers praise the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its avant-garde design and comfortable, lightweight titanium case, with some noting its advanced lume applications create a striking glow in the dark. The skeletonized or octopus-themed dials are highlighted, as is the integrated moon phase complication. One owner reported a lume bezel issue and subsequent poor service experience, though the problems were ultimately corrected. The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III features a 44-hour power reserve and is water-resistant to 300 meters. Overall, enthusiasts appreciate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its unique design and wearable titanium construction.

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