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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsLinde Werdelin Oktopus III

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Oktopus III
Linde WerdelinOktopus III
MSRP $20,953

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Oktopus III45mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Oktopus III60h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Oktopus III300m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Oktopus III$20,953

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
LW09
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$20,953

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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.

Linde Werdelin Oktopus III

Owners and reviewers praise the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its avant-garde design and comfortable, lightweight titanium case, with some noting its advanced lume applications create a striking glow in the dark. The skeletonized or octopus-themed dials are highlighted, as is the integrated moon phase complication. One owner reported a lume bezel issue and subsequent poor service experience, though the problems were ultimately corrected. The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III features a 44-hour power reserve and is water-resistant to 300 meters. Overall, enthusiasts appreciate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its unique design and wearable titanium construction.

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