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Astor + Banks ChronovsCWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
MSRP
Chrono$575
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Ronda 517

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$604

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top for its excellent matte case finishing, precise seconds hand alignment, and dial reminiscent of vintage military watches. The Mk.2 upgrades, including a sapphire crystal, improved lume, and a precise 120-click bezel described as perfection with no play, are consistently highlighted as significant improvements over earlier versions. One owner noted the quartz movement gained 8 seconds over several months. Overall, owners rate the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top highly for its solid construction, military significance, and terrific value.

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