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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Silver
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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