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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white

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The bottom line

The 37.5mm Ludwig 38 enamel white wears 3.5mm narrower than the 41mm RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

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.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white for its striking, glossy dial with multiple lacquer layers, Roman numerals, and blued steel hands, alongside the in-house Alpha manual-winding movement. One owner notes its proportions make it appear larger in photos than in reality. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white highly for its blend of traditional and modern design elements on an exceptional dial.

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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white
NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white
MSRP $2,530
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Ludwig 38 enamel white37.5mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Ludwig 38 enamel white53 hoursh
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Ludwig 38 enamel white50m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Ludwig 38 enamel white$2,530

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
37.5mm
Thickness
12mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
DUW 4001
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$2,530

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