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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsOrient AA08 Diver Watch

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
AA08 Diver Watch$390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
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)
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
F6922
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$390

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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.

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners view the Orient AA08 Diver Watch as a capable weekend and vacation timepiece, with confidence in its availability through gray market sellers. The watch is noted for its pleasing wrist presence. On balance, owners find the Orient AA08 Diver Watch to be a satisfying choice for casual wear.

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