Side by side

CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
C1 Bel Canto Lumière
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Lumière
MSRP $5,340
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Bel Canto Lumière

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière is praised for its luminous display, with reviewers highlighting the Super-LumiNova on the base dial, the Globolight ring on the smoked sapphire sub-dial, and Globolight tips on the hands, creating a significant glow at night. The Grade 5 titanium case is noted as lightweight and comfortable, especially with the well-designed clasp on the luminous strap. Overall, reviewers find the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière to be a luminous and comfortable watch, with its glowing features enhancing legibility and nighttime appeal.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
C1 Bel Canto Lumière48mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
C1 Bel Canto Lumière38h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
C1 Bel Canto Lumière30m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
C1 Bel Canto Lumière$5,340

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
48mm
Thickness
12mm
13.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
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)
Neon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN C1 X1 BL / GL

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
29
Complications
None
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$5,340
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch vs Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.