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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsFears Brunswick (Anthracite)

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Brunswick (Anthracite)
FearsBrunswick (Anthracite)
MSRP $26,670

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Brunswick (Anthracite)38mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Brunswick (Anthracite)40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Brunswick (Anthracite)30m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Brunswick (Anthracite)$26,670

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Anthracite
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
LJP D100
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$26,670

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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.

Fears Brunswick (Anthracite)

The Fears Brunswick (Anthracite) is praised for its anthracite dial with raised Arabic numerals and unique eye-dropper hands, which shift from anthracite to silver in different light. Its 38mm cushion case is noted for its contoured design that fits well on the wrist. One owner found the case back to be a letdown. The manually wound ETA 7001 movement offers a 38-40 hour power reserve without hacking seconds. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Fears Brunswick (Anthracite) for its distinctive dial and comfortable wearability.

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