AV86 1956 MarinevsCWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch

Owners find the 41mm case comfortable and appreciate the AV86 1956 Marine's in-person appearance. One owner notes uneven lume application, with the dial glowing but the bezel not. The AV86 1956 Marine is considered a fashion watch, with some owners suggesting better quality alternatives exist for the price, though personal preference for the look is acknowledged. On balance, owners rate the AV86 1956 Marine positively for its comfortable wearability and aesthetic appeal, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

Owners and reviewers widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its faithful homage design, with specific callouts for dial markings and perfect alignment of hands and bezel markers. The watch is noted for its bombproof, toolish nature and polished steel case. However, multiple sources question the value proposition, citing prices around £700-£900 ($350-$900) as high for a quartz diver when compared to similarly specified alternatives. Some find the "faux patina" lume too gold and glossy, and the polished case incongruous for a military tool watch, while others consider the "QUARTZ" text and new logo "vulgar." On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its historical significance and utilitarian design, but express significant reservations about its price point.