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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsDan Henry 1937

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
193740h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
1937
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.1mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Gold
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$290

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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.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

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