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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsGeckota Pioneer Automatic

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Pioneer Automatic
GeckotaPioneer Automatic
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Pioneer Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Pioneer Automatic40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Pioneer Automatic100m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Pioneer Automatic$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

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)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$299

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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.

Geckota Pioneer Automatic

Owners widely praise the Geckota Pioneer Automatic for its retro-futuristic design, impressive lume, and unique dial finishing. The red dial variants are particularly favored for their brushed fumee appearance and vintage feel. Accuracy is noted as surprisingly good for an NH35 movement, though one owner reports +/- 20 seconds per day. The watch is considered a bargain by some at $259, while others find the $519 price for the NH35 movement in a 14mm thick case excessive. The 42mm cushion case is noted to wear large due to its lack of a prominent bezel. A minor phantom date position on the crown is reported, and the crystal is very reflective despite an anti-reflective coating. Some find the gold accents look a bit cheap, and one instance of a loose fleck of lume was observed. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer Automatic highly for its distinctive vintage aesthetic and value, particularly on sale.

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