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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Beacon50m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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