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CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Thickness
12mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,999

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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