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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
SBS 1987 Aged Special

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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