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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsRZE Fortitude GMT

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Fortitude GMT
RZEFortitude GMT
MSRP $719

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Fortitude GMT41mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Fortitude GMT40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Fortitude GMT200m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Fortitude GMT$719

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$719

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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.

RZE Fortitude GMT

The RZE Fortitude GMT is widely praised for its lightweight titanium construction and durable UltraHex coating, offering exceptional value under $700. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability, with a bracelet featuring a quick-adjust clasp and multiple micro-adjustment positions. The Miyota 9075 flyer GMT movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner reporting -1 to +1 seconds per day, though another source states a range of -10/+30 seconds per day. The watch's design is appreciated for its soul and attention to detail, including a subtle red crown tube indicator and faceted lugs, and its Nimbus Grey dial features a coarse, sandpaper-like texture and fumé effect. A reviewer points out the rotor can be loud and a smaller screwdriver is needed for sizing, while an owner found the GMT hand lume confusing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Fortitude GMT highly for its comfortable titanium build, durable coating, and excellent value.

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