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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsBaltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416
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.

Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

One owner reported poor quality with a plastic-like crystal, audible rattling, and significant timekeeping issues within 24 hours, deeming the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD overpriced. Another commenter felt the design needed upgrades to its movement and crystal, noting a cheap feel to the dial's textured section. On balance, the consensus among the limited owner feedback is that the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD has significant quality concerns for its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Miyota 8315
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$416
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