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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsVenezianico Nereide Malachite

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Nereide Malachite
VenezianicoNereide Malachite
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Nereide Malachite42mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Nereide Malachite40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Nereide Malachite200m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Nereide Malachite$1,495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$1,495

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Malachite

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Malachite for its attractive design and refined finishing, with some finding it comparable to higher-end brands. However, one owner reported a bezel alignment issue where it was half a click off to the left, leading to a return. On balance, owners appreciate the Nereide Malachite for its build quality and aesthetic appeal, finding the brand's negative reputation unwarranted.

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