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Audaz ADZ-3040vsCWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2

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ADZ-3040
AudazADZ-3040
MSRP $550
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2
CWCRN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2
MSRP $1,249
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Audaz ADZ-3040

Owners widely praise the Audaz Seafarer's versatile design, fitting for both diving and formal wear, and note its NH35 automatic movement and 200m water resistance. One owner highlights the Sea Ranger's amazing lume with a gorgeous phosphorus blue color. However, some owners criticize the Audaz Sand Color Dial as a blatant copy of iconic watches, deeming the "affordable luxury" claim disingenuous, while others express skepticism about the water resistance and call it a Rolex clone. The 42mm case is noted as being a little big on smaller wrists. Overall, owners are split on the Audaz, with praise for its lume and versatility tempered by significant criticism regarding its design originality and perceived value.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ADZ-304042mm
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.241mm
Power Reserve
ADZ-3040
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.240h
Water Resistance
ADZ-3040200m
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2300m
MSRP
ADZ-3040$550
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2$1,249

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Lug Width
13mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2, Stainless Steel (RN300-MT AS120)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$1,249
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