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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37.5mm
Thickness
12mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$2,570

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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