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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.3mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8L35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
50h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$3,300
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