CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2vsOrient Kamasu

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 at true scale

RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2

Orient Kamasu at true scale

Kamasu

Diameter

41mm

41.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

47mm

Thickness

n/a

12.8mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$1,249

$375

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Orient F6922

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.8mm
Thickness
n/a
12.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2, Stainless Steel (RN300-MT AS120)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,249
$375
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2

The CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 is praised for its build quality, utilitarian capabilities, and classic design, with owners appreciating its historical connection to the UK Navy and its suitability as a tool watch. Some find the fixed spring bars a drawback, limiting strap choices. One owner noted average finishing and a chipped polish. The CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 is a 41mm automatic diver with 300m water resistance. On balance, owners view the CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 positively for its heritage and robust tool-watch nature, despite some reservations about its price and finishing.

Orient Kamasu

Owners widely praise the Orient Kamasu for its exceptional value, robust build quality suitable for daily wear, and appealing design features like applied indices and a sunburst dial. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its strong lume, sapphire crystal, hacking and hand-winding F6922 movement, and comfortable, well-proportioned case. However, multiple sources note that the bezel exhibits noticeable play and can sometimes become sticky, while some owners find the bracelet's hollow end links and pressed clasp to be a weak point, with one owner reporting a rattle and another finding the crown difficult to grip. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Kamasu highly for its impressive finishing and features for the price point, making it a standout value diver.

From video reviewers

The Orient Kamasu's compact package makes it suitable for smaller wrists without compromising wrist presence. A notable weakness is that the bracelet is decent but may have some issues, although the reviewer does not elaborate. Reviewers disagree on the value for money, with one highlighting the affordable price and in-house movement, while the other implies a trade-off in value.