CWC Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 Polished CasevsMovado Series 800 Chronograph

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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 Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 Polished Case at true scale

Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 Polished Case

Movado Series 800 Chronograph at true scale

Series 800 Chronograph

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$583

lowest

$1,495

Movement

Ronda 517

Quartz

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 Polished Case (RN300-P QS120)
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$583
$1,495
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Reviews

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CWC Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 Polished Case

The CWC Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 Polished Case is praised for its excellent case finishing and a perfect 120-click bezel, with significantly improved lume over previous versions and a sapphire crystal noted as a welcome upgrade. One owner noted a disappointing mark in the case polishing, stating that other watches at half the cost exhibit better overall finishing. The polished case is true to the original but seems odd for a military homage. Overall, owners rate the CWC Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 Polished Case highly for its case finishing and bezel action, despite some concerns about value proposition and polishing quality.

Movado Series 800 Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Movado Series 800 Chronograph as a solid daily driver with zero maintenance headaches and flawless chronograph functions, noting its 200m water resistance eliminates "precious watch" anxiety. Its 42mm size is considered versatile for office or weekend wear, suitable for most wrist sizes. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its sportier, tool-watch aesthetic with a dive watch feel, featuring a sunray dial and applied markers. Some owners find the case construction nice and the watch well-made, with one owner's friend's long-owned example still looking and performing well despite constant wear. However, one reviewer noted the omission of some lumed indices and a non-color-matched date wheel as odd misses. Another owner mentions that the chronograph hands require manual adjustment to their zero positions after a battery change or error, with each button press advancing the active hand one increment.

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