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CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2vsRolex Submariner Date

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RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2
CWCRN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2
MSRP $1,249
Submariner Date
RolexSubmariner Date
MSRP $11,350
What people say

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CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Diver for its build quality, comfortable wearability, and classic design with desirable brand heritage, suitable for diving. Some owners consider it a favorite, appreciating its case wear and aging tritium as a classic replacement for previous military issue watches. However, a common complaint across multiple sources is the fixed spring bars, which limit strap options, and some find the watch overpriced for its features, particularly when compared to other military-style watches or when noting specific branding text. One owner wishes CWC offered a smaller diver size. On balance, owners rate the CWC RN Diver highly for its utilitarian capabilities and historical connection, despite concerns about strap versatility and value.

Rolex Submariner Date

Owners widely praise the Rolex Submariner Date for its refined Oyster bracelet and unmatched build quality, with many considering it a versatile "one-watch collection" piece suitable for daily wear. However, some find its polished aesthetic sterile and prefer the cleaner symmetry of the no-date version, while the cyclops magnifier is a point of contention for its functionality versus visual distraction. Accuracy figures for the 3235 movement vary, with some reports of subpar amplitude causing issues, though specific figures are not provided. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Submariner Date highly for its exceptional build quality and versatility as a durable, classic luxury watch.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.241mm
Submariner Date41mm
Power Reserve
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.240h
Submariner Date70h
Water Resistance
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2300m
Submariner Date300m
MSRP
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2$1,249
Submariner Date$11,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 kt yellow gold
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2, Stainless Steel (RN300-MT AS120)
Blue
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
3235
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,249
$11,350
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