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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsGrand Seiko SBGH341

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
SBGH341
Grand SeikoSBGH341
MSRP $7,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
SBGH34138mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
SBGH34155h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
SBGH341100m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
SBGH341$7,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.7mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$7,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH341

The Grand Seiko SBGH341 is noted for its vintage-friendly 38mm size and high-intensity titanium construction. Reviewers highlight its bezel-less design and textured light pink dial. The hi-beat automatic calibre 9S85 movement offers a claimed accuracy of +5 to -3 seconds per day. One concern raised is that the highly polished Zaratsu case finish may be prone to scratching. The titanium bracelet lacks micro-adjustment. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGH341 for its refined 38mm sizing and lightweight titanium build.

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