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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsChristopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43.7mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,375

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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 C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 for its COSC-certified accuracy and clean British-military aesthetic, with many highlighting its balanced wearability and cool, ultra-legible mid-century design. The gorgeous domed crystal and the MOD badge on the caseback are noted as charming details. Some owners find the 38mm case size potentially too small for larger wrists, while others question its claimed military heritage. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW200 COSC movement with a 38-hour power reserve and features Grade X1 Super-LumiNova on its matte black dial. Overall, the consensus is that the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 is highly regarded for its character and COSC-certified accuracy.

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