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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
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)
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
TMI NE86A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604

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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 90-012

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 for its elegant 37mm size and symmetrical bicompax layout, with the silver dial described as "insane" and highly readable. The chronograph pushers are noted for their crisp action and satisfying reset. However, reviewers flag the 14.3mm thickness as chunky for the case size, and one owner finds the date window difficult to read due to its small size and deep setting. The TMI NE86A movement offers a 45-hour power reserve and accuracy between +25 and -15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 highly for its retro charm and attractive dial options at its price point.

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