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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsZelos Helmsman 3

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
SS - Frost
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Miyota 9015
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 Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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