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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
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.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
30.5mm
Thickness
12mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
300m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
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
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$375
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