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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsStraton Straton Daily Driver MKII

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Straton Daily Driver MKII
StratonStraton Daily Driver MKII
MSRP $299
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Daily Driver MKII

Owners praise the Straton Daily Driver MKII for its AR-coated sapphire crystal and reliable Miyota 6S21 quartz movement at its price, with the comfortable Barton band fitting well for daily wear. The watch features a clean white dial with double panda chronograph subdials, stick indices, and a thin black bezel that owners find visually appealing. One caveat is availability — the watch is difficult to find for sale. Overall, the consensus is that the Straton Daily Driver MKII offers strong value through its sapphire crystal and quartz reliability, marred primarily by scarcity in the market.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Straton Daily Driver MKII44mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Straton Daily Driver MKII
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Straton Daily Driver MKII200m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Straton Daily Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
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
Miyota 6S21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$299
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