Bremont S500vsCWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Matte Top

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Bremont S500 at true scale

S500

CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Matte Top at true scale

RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Matte Top

Diameter

43mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Water Resistance

500m

highest

300m

MSRP

$4,395

$951

lowest

Movement

Bremont BE-92AE

Ronda 517

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
n/a
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
500m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Bremont BE-92AE
Ronda 517
Type
Mechanical
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,395
$951
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Reviews

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

Bremont S500

The Bremont S500 is praised for its excellent Super-LumiNova lume, refined finishing on its 43mm Trip-Tick case, and scratch-resistant B-EBE2000® treated case. Owners find the soft rubber strap comfortable and appreciate the retro design and sunburst dial, with some noting the 43mm case wears smaller due to short lugs. However, some reviewers flag legibility issues due to the dark dial and hands, and the 16mm to 16.5mm thickness is considered less practical for daily wear by some. Criticisms also include the lack of a dive suit extension on the bracelet and understated bezel markings. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Bremont S500 for its robust build and comfortable wearability, though its practicality for daily wear and legibility are points of contention.

CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Matte Top

Owners and reviewers widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Matte Top for its legible, classic dial design, excellent lume that lasts all night, and comfortable 41mm case size. The 120-click bezel is described as having a solid feel and being "perfection," with the quartz seconds hand hitting markers precisely. Sources note the matte top case with polished sides and the sapphire crystal as significant upgrades. Some reviewers question its value proposition, with one owner noting the "vintage tinted" paint on the dial markers and hands appears slightly too gold and glossy, and another mentioning the case is polished on all surfaces. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Matte Top highly for its durable construction and classic military dive aesthetic.