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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $625

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Presage Cocktail Time$625

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R34
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$625

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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 Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time owners widely praise its stunning dials and excellent value, noting it looks far more expensive than its price point. One owner highlights the green Mockingbird variant's fantastic dial, index, and hand combination, along with a great crown. However, some owners criticize legibility issues due to dial markers and hands disappearing into the sunburst pattern, and find the stock straps and bracelets too short with limited micro-adjustments. One owner also describes the case as big, round, and somewhat boring. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its visually striking dials and perceived value, despite some concerns regarding legibility and bracelet fit.

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