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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.4mm
Water Resistance
300m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R39
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$595

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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.

Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

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