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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
37.5mm
Thickness
12mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
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)
Blue
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
$2,570

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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 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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