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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsOak & Oscar The Burnham

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Burnham

Oak & Oscar is praised for its distinct design language and consistent aesthetic, with owners appreciating the brand's Chicago roots and community. Reviewers highlight the detailed sandwich dials, shield-shaped lume pips, and the founder's passion for quality and transparency. Owners report impressive power reserves and accurate timekeeping, with tactile chronograph pushers noted as satisfying. The Oak & Oscar is also considered relatively slim on strap. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar highly for its unique design ethos and strong community engagement.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
The Burnham40mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
The Burnham
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
The Burnham
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
The Burnham$1,650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$1,650
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