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

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

At a glance

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

Owners widely praise the Geckota Pioneer for its retro-futuristic design and quality build at £349, with one owner noting excellent lume comparable to Panerai and a striking dial that shifts with light. The textured black honeycomb dial and 200m water resistance are also highlighted as strong points. However, some find the 14mm thickness a bit tall, and the NH 35 movement is considered unexciting by some. One owner points out that the thin cross-hair on the dial can be difficult to see from a distance. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer highly for its distinctive vintage space-age design and strong value proposition.

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