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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
SII NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$435

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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.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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