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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsRZE Resolute Type A

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Resolute Type A
RZEResolute Type A
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Resolute Type A39mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Resolute Type A40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Resolute Type A200m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Resolute Type A$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Black
Indices
Applied
Arabic numerals
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$499

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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 Resolute Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good value.

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