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

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Black Bay Pro
TudorBlack Bay Pro
MSRP $5,075

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Black Bay Pro39mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Black Bay Pro70h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Black Bay Pro200m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Black Bay Pro$5,075

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
14.6mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
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
MT5652
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
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$5,075

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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 Pro

The Tudor Black Bay Pro is praised for its handsome design, high-quality finishing, and 200-meter water resistance. Reviewers note its 39mm case size contributes to comfortable wear, though its 14.6mm thickness is considered substantial due to case design and movement height, giving it a satisfyingly chunky sport watch presence. Some find the three snowflake hands a minor aesthetic quibble. On balance, reviewers consider the Tudor Black Bay Pro a nice watch for enthusiasts at an attractive price point, appreciating its fixed steel bezel and contrasting date wheel.

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