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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsCincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Desk Diver36mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Desk Diver45h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Desk Diver50m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Desk Diver$750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Sandwich
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$750

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

The Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver is a 40mm hand-wind watch with a black dial, acrylic crystal, and FKM rubber strap, powered by a Sellita SW210 manual wind movement. Owners report the watch gained one second per day, and it comes with a QC and timing report. Some find the Desk Diver a unique novelty, though many consider its $1500 price too high. The watch has 0 meters of water resistance, and its vintage case may show small marks. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver as a unique novelty, with the primary reservation being its high price for its perceived playful nature.

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