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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
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
8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$265

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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.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

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