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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsPagani Design PD-1644 Full Black

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
PD-1644 Full Black
Pagani DesignPD-1644 Full Black
MSRP $115
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.

Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black

Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black owners praise its incredible value, solid build quality with stainless steel cases, solid end links, and sapphire crystals, and the sweeping chronograph seconds hand provided by its Seiko VK63 mecaquartz movement. Some owners appreciate its finishing and feel on the wrist, considering it a legitimate brand rather than a replica. However, subdial legibility can be an issue in low light, and the lume is described as almost non-existent. One owner notes sharp clasp edges, and another points out that hands may not always align perfectly. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black highly for its exceptional value and mecaquartz chronograph functionality at its price point.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
PD-1644 Full Black40mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
PD-1644 Full Black40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
PD-1644 Full Black100m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
PD-1644 Full Black$115

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
VK63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$115
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