CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Matte TopvsLum-Tec Solar Marine

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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.

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

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

Lum-Tec Solar Marine at true scale

Solar Marine

Diameter

41mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

43.5mm

lowest

Thickness

n/a

10.7mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$951

$463

lowest

Movement

Ronda 517

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
n/a
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$951
$463
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Reviews

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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.

Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Solar Marine for its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. This 39mm watch is noted as a great smaller option, fitting a 7-inch wrist perfectly and suitable for extensive water activities. One owner cautions that the PVD coating may wear and chip within a year. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its rugged build and excellent lume in a compact dive watch package.