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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsNivada Grenchen Autochron

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Autochron
Nivada GrenchenAutochron
MSRP $2,495

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Autochron38mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Autochron42h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Autochron200m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Autochron$2,495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
38mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Matt Blue Small texture +Super White Lum thick Printed 7506C Super Lum. Dots +White thick Printed logo
Indices
Applied
Baton

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA Valjoux 7750
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$2,495

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Autochron

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Autochron's dial, with one owner calling it amazing. The Autochron Mechaquartz is noted for its squared profile and the comfort of its expansion bracelet on smaller wrists.

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