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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsFormex Stratos UTC

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$4,663

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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.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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