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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Astron

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Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500
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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch

Owners and reviewers widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its faithful homage to the original, noting the dial markings and bezel alignment. The polished steel case is a point of discussion, with some finding it incongruous for a military tool watch and others appreciating its utilitarian capabilities. The "faux patina" lume is described as too gold and glossy by one reviewer, while another finds the "QUARTZ" text and new logo "vulgar" compared to classic designs. On balance, owners and reviewers value the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its historical accuracy and tool watch aesthetic, despite some reservations about modern design choices and price.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Astron100m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$1,142
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
5X83
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
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