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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition

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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 GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition is widely praised for its light and thin wearability, with owners highlighting its comfortable 39mm size and titanium construction. Reviewers and owners alike commend its excellent lume application, clear and legible dial, and subtle gold accents. The watch offers automatic GPS time adjustment for global time and location updates, a perpetual calendar, and a six-month power reserve, eliminating battery changes. Some owners, however, find its dial too shiny for maximum versatility and note that its size wears larger than its dimensions suggest, making it less of a daily driver for some. A minor point of contention for some is the chapter ring alignment, which was noted as slightly imperfect. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition highly for its blend of high-tech functionality, comfortable wearability, and attractive design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition41.2mm
Power Reserve
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition100m
MSRP
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$1,142
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition$2,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
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
3X62
Jewels
25
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,300
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