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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsChristopher Ward C63 True GMT

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
C63 True GMT48mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
C63 True GMT120h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
C63 True GMT100m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
C63 True GMT$4,135

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
48mm
Thickness
12mm
14.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-002
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
120h
Jewels
25
33
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$4,135

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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.

Christopher Ward C63 True GMT

The Christopher Ward C63 True GMT is widely praised for its in-house CW-002 caliber, which offers a 120-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Owners find the 39mm case size comfortable, though some note it wears closer to 40-41mm. While the PVD hands provide good contrast and the lume is praised for readability, one owner felt the orange accent lacked pop and the gloss dial/text combo appeared cheap in certain lighting. One owner also noted a perceived slight difference in production quality compared to a sibling model's bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C63 True GMT highly for its impressive power reserve and COSC-certified movement at its price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is praised for its polished and curved surfaces. The watch uses a Sellita SW330-2 movement. Reviewers disagree on the case size, with one noting 40.5mm and another highlighting a 36mm option.

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