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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsSternglas Merion

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Merion200m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Seiko TMI NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$701

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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.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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