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Ikepod Chronopod C006vsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Chronopod C006
IkepodChronopod C006
MSRP $853
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00644mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00640h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00650m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Chronopod C006$853
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
ETA 2824-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$2,458

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What people say

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Ikepod Chronopod C006

Owners widely appreciate the Ikepod Chronopod C006's exceptional case finishing and dial depth, with some welcoming its Newson-esque design and smooth, lugless case that wears smaller than its 44mm size. Reviewers note the well-designed quartz chronograph offers good value, though one owner found the dial too dark and another felt the price was ridiculous given the quartz movement. Opinions are split on the design, with some finding it polarizing and "nerdy" while others embrace its quirky aesthetic.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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