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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsBoldr BOLDR x Nitecore

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
BOLDR x Nitecore$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$449

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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.

BOLDR x Nitecore

BOLDR x Nitecore is widely praised for its lightweight 38mm PVD titanium case, excellent legibility, and perfect sizing. Owners and reviewers highlight the unique, topographical map-inspired dial offering fantastic depth, complemented by color-matched Old-Radium C3 lume and subtle branding. The watch is described as durable and powerfully lumed, with the included Nitecore TIKI torch capable of boosting its glow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the BOLDR x Nitecore highly for its exceptional lume and distinctive dial design at its price point.

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