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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsOrient AA08 Diver Watch

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
AA08 Diver Watch$390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$390

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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.

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners view the Orient AA08 Diver Watch as a capable weekend and vacation timepiece, with confidence in its availability through gray market sellers. The watch is noted for its pleasing wrist presence. On balance, owners find the Orient AA08 Diver Watch to be a satisfying choice for casual wear.

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