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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsZelos Aurora Field

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Aurora Field
ZelosAurora Field
MSRP $529

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Aurora Field42mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Aurora Field40h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Aurora Field200m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Aurora Field$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$529

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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.

Zelos Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

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