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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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