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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsPagani Design PD-1717

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
PD-1717
Pagani DesignPD-1717
MSRP $158

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
PD-171738mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
PD-171742h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
PD-1717200m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
PD-1717$158

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Miyota 8215
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$158

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1717

Pagani Design PD-1717 owners widely praise its value for money and competent finishing, highlighting its admirable lug drop and unique dial step. However, reviewers and owners consistently note its weak lume and a 13mm thickness. Some owners report ill-fitting end links and disappointing AR coating. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1717 highly for its impressive value and competent finishing at its price point.

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