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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsOrient Diver Watch

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Diver Watch
OrientDiver Watch
MSRP $285
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.

Orient Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its value, with many considering it the best-looking dive watch under $300, especially noting striking dial colors like red and matte-black gilt. Reviewers highlight its solid build quality, comfortable bracelets, and applied indices with crisp lume. The in-house automatic movement with hacking and hand-winding is a consistent point of praise, offering a 40-hour power reserve. However, some reviewers note a noticeable amount of play in the bezel, a trait common to affordable Orient divers, and one owner found the transparent bezel scratches easily. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional dial finishing and lume at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Diver Watch200m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
F6922
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$285
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