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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315
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 Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
10mm
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)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
6N42
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$315
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