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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsIkepod Chronopod C010

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Chronopod C010
IkepodChronopod C010
MSRP $853

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Chronopod C01044mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Chronopod C01040h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Chronopod C01050m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Chronopod C010$853

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$853

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What people say

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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its historically accurate reproduction, thin profile for a 300m diver, and a second hand that aligns well with indices. Reviewers note its reasonable size on smaller wrists, original dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring, and a broader minute hand. However, criticism is directed at the fixed 20mm bars necessitating specific strap types and the mismatched lume colors between hands and hour markers, with some finding the convex lume on the markers overly shiny. Overall, owners rate the CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch highly for its accurate vintage aesthetic and wearability.

Ikepod Chronopod C010

The Ikepod Chronopod C010 is praised for its excellent, design-driven quartz chronograph movement and exceptional build quality for its price, featuring a 44mm case that wears smaller due to its tapering design and flush-mounted band. Some owners find the dial too dark, though the orange pushers are a point of appeal. The design itself is polarizing, with some finding it unappealing while others welcome its return. Initial concerns about date numeral printing on prototypes were resolved in production. Owners are split on its value, with some questioning a $340 starting price for a quartz movement despite the original design. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Ikepod Chronopod C010 highly for its distinctive design and well-executed case construction at an affordable price.

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