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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Presage Classic Series
SeikoPresage Classic Series
MSRP $950

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Presage Classic Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Presage Classic Series72h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Presage Classic Series100m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

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
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R55
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$950

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with textured dials inspired by Japanese silk fabrics and aesthetically pleasing curved hands. Owners and reviewers highlight the clean dials with applied indices and the robust elegance of the watches, noting the comfortable wearability of the cases, particularly the 36mm variants, and the practical 100m water resistance. The 6R movements provide a 72-hour power reserve, a notable improvement for the price point. However, the pin and collar bracelet system is criticized by one owner as subpar for the cost, and the quoted accuracy of the 6R55 movement is -15/+25 seconds per day, though one forum user reports better performance. The exhibition caseback's finish is described as entry-industrial, and the open-heart and 24-hour subdial configurations may not appeal to all.

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