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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsDryden Chrono Diver Series 1

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Chrono Diver Series 1$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
101m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$349

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is a 42mm mechaquartz chronograph featuring a dual-curved sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance. Owners note the VK63 movement's characteristic chronograph hand not resetting perfectly to zero, a trait present on this specific watch. The case exhibits polished chamfers on the upper lugs, and it utilizes Swiss Superluminova BGW9. On balance, owners appreciate the classic case shape and dial design of the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 at its price point, despite the mechaquartz movement's known reset behavior.

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