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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsVaer Tactical Field

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
36mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$199

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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.

Vaer Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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