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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.

Second Hour Giant Stride

The Silietta SW200 movement is a strength. The price point relative to other microbrand super compressor options is a weakness.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.241mm
Giant Stride42mm
Power Reserve
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2
Giant Stride
Water Resistance
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2300m
Giant Stride200m
MSRP
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2$1,249
Giant Stride$505

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,249
$505
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