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Sinn 856 S UTCvsCWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2

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What people say

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Sinn 856 S UTC

Owners widely praise the Sinn 856 S UTC for its legibility, robust build, and versatile wearability as an everyday and business-casual timepiece. The watch is frequently chosen for its adventurous UTC functionality and durability features, including tegimentation, anti-magnetism, and humidity protection, making it suitable for frequent travel. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -10 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Sinn 856 S UTC highly for its practical functionality and rugged construction.

CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Diver for its build quality, comfortable wearability, and classic design with desirable brand heritage, suitable for diving. Some owners consider it a favorite, appreciating its case wear and aging tritium as a classic replacement for previous military issue watches. However, a common complaint across multiple sources is the fixed spring bars, which limit strap options, and some find the watch overpriced for its features, particularly when compared to other military-style watches or when noting specific branding text. One owner wishes CWC offered a smaller diver size. On balance, owners rate the CWC RN Diver highly for its utilitarian capabilities and historical connection, despite concerns about strap versatility and value.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
856 S UTC40mm
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.241mm
Power Reserve
856 S UTC38h
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2
Water Resistance
856 S UTC200m
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2300m
MSRP
856 S UTC$2,938
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2$1,249

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Finish
black
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2, Stainless Steel (RN300-MT AS120)
Indices
Lume
Luminescent
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,938
$1,249
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