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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsFears Onyx (collective Horology)

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Onyx (collective Horology)
FearsOnyx (collective Horology)
MSRP $2,833

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Onyx (collective Horology)39.5mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Onyx (collective Horology)40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Onyx (collective Horology)15m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Onyx (collective Horology)$2,833

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.95mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
15m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Onyx (Collective Horology)
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$2,833

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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.

Fears Onyx (collective Horology)

Owners widely praise the Fears Onyx (collective Horology) for its exquisite glossy black onyx dial, which displays microscopic striations under magnification. Reviewers note its thin case, under 10.5mm, and a balanced sporty-dressy aesthetic. Water resistance is rated at 150m by one source and 100m by another, and the bracelet features on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Some owners find the 39.5mm diameter slightly large for the style, and one source suggests it doesn't represent top value, though it remains competitive. Overall, owners rate the Fears Onyx highly for its unique stone dial and wearability.

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