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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsPagani Design PD-1780

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
PD-1780
Pagani DesignPD-1780
MSRP $111

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
PD-178040mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
PD-178040h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
PD-1780100m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
PD-1780$111

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
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
TMI VH88

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$111

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1780

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1780 for its stunning appearance and exceptional value, with many highlighting its flawless dial surfaces and impressive finishing at its $70 price point. The watch is noted for its decent to impressive lume, and the Seiko VH88 quartz movement provides a 4-beat-per-second sweeping seconds hand. However, a recurring point of contention among owners is the numeral arrangement, particularly the "3" and "4" o'clock positions, which some find disorienting or less appealing. One owner also noted weak lume on their example. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1780 highly for its value and aesthetics, despite some reservations about dial design elements.

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