Citizen Promaster Dive Black Dial Polyurethane Strap BN0266-07EvsCWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch

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Promaster Dive Black Dial Polyurethane Strap BN0266-07E

1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
Diameter
40.6mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
MSRP
$450
lowest
$1,142
Movement
BN0266
Ronda 517
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners praise the Citizen Promaster Dive Black Dial Polyurethane Strap BN0266-07E for its solid build, reasonable price, and the pain-free usability of its solar-powered Eco-Drive movement, with the 40.6mm case size noted as comfortable. One owner finds the polyurethane strap flexes and clicks near the lug, describing it as somewhat strange. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Dive Black Dial Polyurethane Strap BN0266-07E highly for its value and reliable solar movement.
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.
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