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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 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 2025 Limited Edition
SeikoAstron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition100m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition$2,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.9mm
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
$2,600

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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 Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition is widely praised for its advanced GPS time and date adjustment capabilities, powered by light to eliminate battery changes. Owners and reviewers highlight its impressive accuracy and the convenience of automatic time zone updates, with some specifically commending the wearability of the 39mm size and its clean, simple design. However, reception of the GPS signal requires an unobstructed view of the sky, and manual time zone adjustments are necessary for Daylight Saving Time on some variants. One owner notes a slight imperfection in chapter ring alignment on the 39mm model. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition highly for its satellite-powered timekeeping and improved wearability in the 39mm configuration.

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