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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsChristopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
C1 Moonphase 37
Christopher WardC1 Moonphase 37
MSRP $3,050
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.

Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37 for its aventurine dial and moon display, with one user awarding it a perfect score for its celestial theme. However, the lack of hour markers and lume-less hands make time-telling difficult, and hands can disappear against the dial. The COSC-certified movement averages +2.3 seconds per day, and the bracelet clasp is noted for comfort. The moonphase complication itself is reported by one owner to be inaccurate despite manufacturer attempts to correct it, though other users view such complications as primarily decorative. The 38-hour power reserve is considered short. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37 highly for its striking aventurine dial and moon focus, despite challenges with legibility and the practical accuracy of its moonphase complication.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
C1 Moonphase 3744.07mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
C1 Moonphase 3738h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
C1 Moonphase 3730m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
C1 Moonphase 37$3,050

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
44.07mm
Thickness
12mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.07mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 WL C1

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW220
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$3,050
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