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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsCWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624

At a glance

4 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624

Full specifications

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$624

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What people say

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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.

CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

The CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date is widely praised for its exceptional legibility, particularly its dial design and thickly applied Super-LumiNova that remains readable all night. Owners appreciate its robust, toolish, bombproof design and comfortable wearability, with one noting its 11mm thickness and smaller wear size. The PVD finish withstands significant abuse. The Ronda movement is considered to have consistent second-hand movement. Some find its £700 price steep, especially compared to less expensive quartz divers, and fixed spring bars are noted as a drawback. Customer service is also flagged as potentially lacking by some. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date highly for its military aesthetics, legibility, and robust, comfortable tool-watch build.

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