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CWC Tamar Quartz Divers WatchvsOak & Oscar The Burnham

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CWC Tamar Quartz Divers Watch

Owners widely appreciate the CWC RN Diver's historical significance and vintage aesthetic, with one owner specifically noting the pleasing click of the bezel. However, some owners find the £900 price point unjustified for a quartz watch with average finishing and faux indices, with one reporting a case polish mark and chipping after a few months. Another owner finds the CWC GS a versatile and reliable field watch, though its size may be an issue for those with larger wrists. On balance, owners find the CWC RN Diver appealing for its historical nods and design, though some question its value proposition at the current price.

Oak & Oscar The Burnham

Oak & Oscar is praised for its distinct design language and consistent aesthetic, with owners appreciating the brand's Chicago roots and community. Reviewers highlight the detailed sandwich dials, shield-shaped lume pips, and the founder's passion for quality and transparency. Owners report impressive power reserves and accurate timekeeping, with tactile chronograph pushers noted as satisfying. The Oak & Oscar is also considered relatively slim on strap. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar highly for its unique design ethos and strong community engagement.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tamar Quartz Divers Watch41mm
The Burnham40mm
Power Reserve
Tamar Quartz Divers Watch
The Burnham
Water Resistance
Tamar Quartz Divers Watch300m
The Burnham
MSRP
Tamar Quartz Divers Watch$749
The Burnham$1,650

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 Tamar Quartz Divers Watch
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,650
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