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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsBoldr Venture Wayfarer

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Venture Wayfarer
BoldrVenture Wayfarer
MSRP $339

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Venture Wayfarer38mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Venture Wayfarer40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Venture Wayfarer200m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Venture Wayfarer$339

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Un-Dark Lt Ed

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8217
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$339

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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.

Boldr Venture Wayfarer

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Wayfarer for its distinctive, angular titanium case, lightweight 38mm size, and comfortable wearability, especially on smaller wrists, with particular appreciation for its bright, long-lasting lume and legible dial featuring syringe hands and an orange second hand accent. Some owners note the finishing is only "ok," while others describe it as excellent, and accuracy figures range from acceptable to an average of +12 seconds per day. A few find the case design too utilitarian and the dial flat, with one owner mentioning less-than-smooth screw-down crown threads. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Wayfarer highly for its unique design and comfortable titanium build at the price.

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