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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsHalios Universa II

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Universa II100m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Gold
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$995

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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.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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