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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition
SeikoAstron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition
MSRP $2,300
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 Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition is widely praised for its light and thin wearability, with owners highlighting its comfortable 39mm size and titanium construction. Reviewers and owners alike commend its excellent lume application, clear and legible dial, and subtle gold accents. The watch offers automatic GPS time adjustment for global time and location updates, a perpetual calendar, and a six-month power reserve, eliminating battery changes. Some owners, however, find its dial too shiny for maximum versatility and note that its size wears larger than its dimensions suggest, making it less of a daily driver for some. A minor point of contention for some is the chapter ring alignment, which was noted as slightly imperfect. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition highly for its blend of high-tech functionality, comfortable wearability, and attractive design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition41.2mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition100m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition$2,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
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
3X62
Jewels
25
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$2,300
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