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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsCWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36.5mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$604

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What people say

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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch for its extreme wearability, legible grey-green dial, and well-applied lume, with many noting its quality and value. The watch features a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, embodying military heritage. Some owners appreciate the comfort of CWC's elastic straps and the company's service of setting the time before shipping. Fixed spring bars are mentioned as a drawback by one user, though others see them as a security benefit for military use. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch highly for its robust tool watch design and value.

CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top for its excellent matte case finishing, precise seconds hand alignment, and dial reminiscent of vintage military watches. The Mk.2 upgrades, including a sapphire crystal, improved lume, and a precise 120-click bezel described as perfection with no play, are consistently highlighted as significant improvements over earlier versions. One owner noted the quartz movement gained 8 seconds over several months. Overall, owners rate the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top highly for its solid construction, military significance, and terrific value.

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