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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NE86
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,099

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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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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