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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Silver
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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