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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsTissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph

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Seastar 1000 Chronograph
TissotSeastar 1000 Chronograph
MSRP $650
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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.

Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph for its captivating blue dial, excellent case finishing, and legible matte dial, with some noting its Powermatic 80 movement offers remarkable accuracy averaging -0.6 seconds per day and an 80-hour power reserve. The ceramic bezel is also frequently highlighted as exceptionally well-done, and the bracelet is described as surprisingly strong. However, multiple owners report issues including bezel looseness, paint chipping, flooding, a broken crown, and a protruding case back causing discomfort. Some find the watch too large, with one owner noting unfinished case sides and a crown pattern that digs into fingers. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph highly for its impressive finishing and value, despite a notable number of reports concerning durability and comfort issues.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Seastar 1000 Chronograph45.5mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Seastar 1000 Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Seastar 1000 Chronograph300m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$1,142
Seastar 1000 Chronograph$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
45.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.82mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
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