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CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2vsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.241mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2
The Sandford
Water Resistance
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2300m
The Sandford
MSRP
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2$1,249
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,249
$1,850
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