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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsGrand Seiko SBGP015

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
SBGP01540mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
SBGP01540h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
SBGP015200m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
SBGP015$3,800

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.1mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

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
$3,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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