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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsRZE UTD-8000

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
UTD-8000
RZEUTD-8000
MSRP $279

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
UTD-800040mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
UTD-800040h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
UTD-8000200m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
UTD-8000$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Thickness
12mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw secured titanium caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$279

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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 UTD-8000

The RZE UTD-8000 is praised for its full titanium construction with scratch-resistant coatings and comfortable wearability, offering significant value at its price point. Reviewers note its modern materials like Cerakote-coated titanium and sapphire crystal, though its feature set does not rival more expensive digital competitors. Overall, the RZE UTD-8000 is considered a compelling enthusiast piece for its material execution and value.

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