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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsNivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Valjoux
MSRP $5,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Chronomaster Valjoux38mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Chronomaster Valjoux48h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Chronomaster Valjoux100m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Chronomaster Valjoux$5,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Open Case back with Sapphire Glass

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$5,000

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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 Chronomaster Valjoux

The Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster is praised for its vintage aesthetic and versatility, with the Aventurine Blue variant offering a unique starry dial and world time bezel. Owners note the sub-dials are small and difficult to read, and the Sellita SW510 movement exhibits rotor wobble and hand play. The $5,000 price point is a significant increase from previous reissues. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster highly for its vintage aesthetic and unique dial options, despite some concerns about sub-dial legibility and movement characteristics.

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