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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial

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

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial35.9mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial72h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial50m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial$1,600

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
35.9mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

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
6R5H
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,600

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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 "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial

The Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial is praised for its balanced feel and fluid, vintage aesthetic, with reviewers highlighting its flawless enamel dial featuring painted Roman numerals and slender blued steel hands. The in-house calibre 6R5H and 6R55 movements provide a 72-hour power reserve, and the watch offers 100 meters of water resistance. However, one reviewer noted a perceived lack of connection to its Japanese silk fabric inspiration, and the US$950 starting price reflects recent Seiko price increases. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial highly for its beautiful enamel dial and vintage aesthetic at its price point.

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