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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$3,100
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