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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsTudor Black Bay Chrono

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Black Bay Chrono
TudorBlack Bay Chrono
MSRP $7,000

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Black Bay Chrono41mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Black Bay Chrono70h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Black Bay Chrono200m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Black Bay Chrono$7,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
MT5813
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$7,000

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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.

Tudor Black Bay Chrono

Owners widely praise the Tudor Black Bay Chrono as a fantastic offering. Reviewers note the 41mm case's 200-meter water resistance and its channeling of vintage chronograph design, with the reverse panda dial offering excellent legibility. However, one reviewer points out that the white lume on the panda dial can blend with the hands and markers, and the snowflake hand can obscure the 45-minute chronograph totalizer. Overall, owners rate the Tudor Black Bay Chrono highly for its strong design and legibility, despite minor legibility concerns on certain dial configurations.

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