CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsTissot Seastar 1000

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top at true scale

RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

41mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

n/a

9.7mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$604

$515

lowest

Movement

Ronda 517

Quartz

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
n/a
9.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
White
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$515
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top for its matte finish, precise seconds hand alignment, and old-school dial and hands reminiscent of vintage Omega. The Mk.2 upgrades, including a sapphire crystal, improved lume, and a precise 120-click bezel described as "perfection," are consistently highlighted. Some owners consider its toolish design and comfortable 11mm thickness a significant draw. However, a few find the £700-£900 price point high for a quartz watch, and one owner reported chipping on the PVD finish after a few months. One owner also noted the Ronda 517 quartz movement gained 8 seconds over several months. Overall, owners rate the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top highly for its robust, military-inspired design and significant Mk.2 upgrades at the price.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its 300m water resistance and Swiss quartz movement at its price point, with some highlighting its solid build and value. However, criticisms include ill-proportioned hands and indices, a bezel that can be hard to read, and unremarkable lume. Some owners find the bracelet clasp flimsy, and the lack of anti-reflective coating causes glare. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 well for its robust water resistance and value proposition in a Swiss quartz package.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers also agree that the 40mm case size significantly improves wearability.

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