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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsAVI-8 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition
AVI-8Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition
MSRP $285

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition43mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition50m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$285

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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.

AVI-8 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition

The AVI-8 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition features a dial that is considered neither boring nor overly loud, with case finishing described as acceptable for its price point. Its 43mm meca-quartz design is inspired by Avro Lancaster bomber cockpits and includes a 24-hour subdial with red accents, priced at US$255. The meca-quartz movement provides quartz accuracy and a sweep-second hand, though it is noted as less smooth than an automatic. However, its 51mm lug-to-lug measurement causes it to wear large on wrists up to 17.5cm. Overall, owners find the AVI-8 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition to be a well-designed watch for its price, with its primary drawback being its substantial lug-to-lug measurement.

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