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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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