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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsZelos Spearfish 3

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Diver - Forged Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$749

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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.

Zelos Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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