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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsLorier Hydra SIII

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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