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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsCWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$666

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What people say

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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.

CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch for its legible, uncluttered dial, excellent Super-LumiNova lume, and robust build quality, noting its comfortable 12mm thickness and durable PVD coating. The bezel action is described as having zero back play, and the fixed lugs are appreciated for easy strap changes. One owner reported the lume is readable throughout the night, while another flagged a faulty mechanism requiring replacement and poor retailer customer service. The £700 price is considered high by some compared to similar quartz divers, leading to questions about its value. Overall, owners rate the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch highly for its bombproof, toolish design and practical aesthetics.

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