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

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Pioneer Classic Edition
GeckotaPioneer Classic Edition
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Pioneer Classic Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Pioneer Classic Edition40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Pioneer Classic Edition100m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Pioneer Classic Edition$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$399

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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 Classic Edition

The Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition is praised for its retro-futuristic design, striking dial with vertical brushing that shifts color, and excellent lume. Owners find it offers excellent value for money and appreciate its solid, comfortable weight and higher quality stock straps. However, the thin cross-hair design can disappear from a distance, making the dial less coherent when viewed afar, and some note it wears large due to its size and lack of a prominent bezel. One owner points out the crystal is very reflective, the gold accents appear cheap, and the case finish resembles chrome more than polish, with a loose fleck of lume also noted. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition highly for its distinctive retro design and strong value proposition.

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