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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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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 Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
10mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N42
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$315
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