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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $2,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$2,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.6mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
5X83
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$2,200

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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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its unique dial colors and vintage-inspired design, with many appreciating its compact 39mm case size and 100m or 200m water resistance. Reviewers and owners note the V192 solar movement’s power reserve indicator and its reliability, though some owners express a preference for automatic movements. One owner finds the $700 price for a solar quartz model expensive, while another criticizes the €860 price point and desires a thinner case and a bracelet with quick-release or micro-adjustment. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its distinctive aesthetic and versatile wearability, despite some reservations about its price and case thickness.

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