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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsNivada Grenchen Autochron

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Autochron
Nivada GrenchenAutochron
MSRP $2,495

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Autochron38mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Autochron42h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Autochron200m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Autochron$2,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Matt Blue Small texture +Super White Lum thick Printed 7506C Super Lum. Dots +White thick Printed logo
Indices
Applied
Baton

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
ETA Valjoux 7750
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$2,495

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Autochron

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Autochron's dial, with one owner calling it amazing. The Autochron Mechaquartz is noted for its squared profile and the comfort of its expansion bracelet on smaller wrists.

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