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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsDan Henry 1970

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
197040mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
197040h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
1970200m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
1970$310

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$310

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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.

Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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