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CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte TopvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich

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RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
Zürich
NOMOS GlashütteZürich
MSRP $4,930
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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich is widely praised for its immaculate dial design and top-notch case finishing, with reviewers highlighting the beautifully finished in-house movement. Owners and reviewers alike commend its dual-timezone complication and satisfying time zone advancement. The 39.9mm or 40mm case offers comfortable wearability with a balanced presence. Some find the small hour markers outside the city ring slightly difficult to read at a glance, and the long lugs can be polarizing. The watch functions as a GMT or travel time piece, displaying two time zones simultaneously rather than 24. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich highly for its stunning dial and excellent movement finishing at its price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Zürich39.8mm
Power Reserve
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Zürich43 hoursh
Water Resistance
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
Zürich50m
MSRP
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604
Zürich$4,930

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39.8mm
Thickness
12mm
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.4mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
DUW 5001
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$604
$4,930
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