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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsIslander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
IslanderIslander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
MSRP $329

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$329

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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.

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its exceptional value at $329, with many highlighting the striking pale blue dial and its suitability for semi-formal wear. Specific points of appreciation include the attractive case shape, the dial's texture, and the visibility of the blue hands. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.

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