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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsPagani Design PD-YS023

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
PD-YS023
Pagani DesignPD-YS023
MSRP $155
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-YS023

Owners find the Pagani Design PD-YS023 chunky for an integrated bracelet watch, though some appreciate its case back design. On balance, owners consider the Pagani Design PD-YS023 a great addition to their collection, citing its sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
PD-YS02340mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
PD-YS02340h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
PD-YS023100m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
PD-YS023$155

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Miyota 8215
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$155
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