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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Tangente
NOMOS GlashütteTangente
MSRP $2,620

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Tangente35mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Tangente53 hoursh
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Tangente50m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Tangente$2,620

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
35mm
Thickness
12mm
6.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
DUW 4001
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$2,620

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is celebrated as an industry classic with an award-winning, time-tested design that fits diverse environments. Reviewers highlight its slim 6.8mm thickness and 37.5mm case, housing a 52-hour power reserve hand-wound movement. However, its 30m water resistance limits suitability for beach activities, and the dual date complication is considered eccentric. On balance, reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring design and wearability.

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