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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsMarathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch

Owners and reviewers widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its faithful homage to the original, noting the dial markings and bezel alignment. The polished steel case is a point of discussion, with some finding it incongruous for a military tool watch and others appreciating its utilitarian capabilities. The "faux patina" lume is described as too gold and glossy by one reviewer, while another finds the "QUARTZ" text and new logo "vulgar" compared to classic designs. On balance, owners and reviewers value the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its historical accuracy and tool watch aesthetic, despite some reservations about modern design choices and price.

Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its ISO 6425 certification and practical, everyday wearability, with one owner noting the movement sets and ticks fine with expected quartz accuracy. The bezel and crystal are also described as great. One owner reports the 41mm TSAR wears small and has a field watch aesthetic, while another notes the TSAR Medium, listed at 12mm thick, visually appears thicker. Overall, owners rate the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its robust build and practical design.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$1,142
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
46mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
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