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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsCincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Guild Mechanical Steel
Cincinnati Watch CompanyGuild Mechanical Steel
MSRP $650
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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel

The Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel is praised for its sharp, vintage-inspired dial with ornate Breguet numerals and textured center, and its comfortable, solid-link bracelet. Owners widely report good legibility and a classy design. Some find its 10mm thickness too much for a dressy manual wind watch, and the acrylic crystal and quartz movement are noted as compromises for the price, with one owner stating they would not pay more than $150 for a watch with these features. On balance, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel highly for its beautiful dial and vintage design at a budget price point.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Guild Mechanical Steel36mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Guild Mechanical Steel45h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Guild Mechanical Steel30m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Guild Mechanical Steel$650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Multiple
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Sellita SW210
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$650
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