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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsTissot Heritage 1938

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
11 1/2'''
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$925

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

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