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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsBaltic MR Roulette

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
MR Roulette36mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
MR Roulette42h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
MR Roulette30m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
MR Roulette$545

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$545

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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.

Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette is praised for its vintage-inspired roulette dial with multi-sector, multi-layer, and asymmetrical design, and faceted dauphine hands. Reviewers highlight the dial's depth created by contrasting textures like circular brushing and glossy or grained sectors, and the 36mm case's vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs. The watch uses a Hangzhou micro-rotor movement. However, reviewers note the micro-rotor movement can feel rattly and loose, producing a jangly sound when tapped. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Roulette's distinctive dial design and vintage aesthetic, despite the noted movement characteristics.

From video reviewers

The MR Roulette's excellent finishing, particularly on the case and the bezel, is a notable strength. The bracelet's noise when moved around is a shared weakness. Reviewers do not explicitly disagree on any specific point.

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