CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Matte TopvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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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

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz at true scale

MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Diameter

41mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

n/a

18mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$951

lowest

$1,450

Movement

Ronda 517

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
n/a
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$951
$1,450
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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action. The 36mm case is described as comfortable and growing on wearers, with the watch itself considered incredibly tough and practical. Accuracy is reported within a few seconds of atomic time, and the case is considered solid with scratch-resistant crystal. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and robust, enjoyable tool watch characteristics.

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