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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsRZE Urbanist

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$299

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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