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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsIslander Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
IslanderIslander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
MSRP $599

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-23440mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234100m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
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
Seagull ST1901
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$599

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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 Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234

The Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234 is widely praised for its exceptional value, with owners and reviewers highlighting its build quality, case, bracelet, dial, and lume, likening it to higher-end brands. It features a reliable Seagull ST1901 manual-wind chronograph movement and a 40mm case, coming with both a bracelet and a leather racing strap. One owner notes that the watch's timekeeping accuracy is a point of concern due to the lack of a hacking function. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234 highly for its impressive build quality and comprehensive package at its sub-$500 price point.

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