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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsTissot Chrono XL Vintage

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Chrono XL Vintage
TissotChrono XL Vintage
MSRP $450
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.

Tissot Chrono XL Vintage

The Tissot Chrono XL Vintage is widely appreciated for its retro pilot aesthetic, featuring altimeter-style numerals and a black, white, and bronze dial within a black steel case. Owners consistently praise its excellent lume for the price point. While the 45mm size is noted as substantial, some find it fits surprisingly well even under shirt cuffs, though it is generally considered more of a casual, t-shirt watch. On balance, owners value the Tissot Chrono XL Vintage for its distinctive vintage pilot design and strong lume at its price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Chrono XL Vintage40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Chrono XL Vintage100m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Chrono XL Vintage$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Blue
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
13 1/4'''

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$450
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