Bamford of London D-300 Gloss Navy White CeramicvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue

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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.

Bamford of London D-300 Gloss Navy White Ceramic at true scale

D-300 Gloss Navy White Ceramic

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue at true scale

1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

13mm

12.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$1,800

lowest

$2,458

Movement

ETA 2824-2

ETA 2824-2

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Ceramic
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$2,458
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Reviews

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Bamford of London D-300 Gloss Navy White Ceramic

Owners praise the Bamford D-300 Gloss Navy White Ceramic for its tactile bezel, legible dial, and premium feel, noting its ceramic and titanium construction and fun wrist presence. Some reviewers find it offers good value at under $2,000, while one owner considers its £1,800 price tag unjustifiable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Bamford D-300 Gloss Navy White Ceramic positively for its tactile bezel and premium feel at its price point.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue

Owners widely praise the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch for its faithful recreation of military aesthetics and historical dial markings, with many finding its 41mm size and wearability excellent. The fixed spring bars are a liked feature for some, enabling secure NATO strap wear. However, criticism is directed at the "faux patina" lume, which some find too gold, glossy, or mismatched between hands and hour markers, with the hour markers' lume described as overly shiny and convex. Some owners also flag the steep pricing and fixed bars as drawbacks for those not preferring NATO straps. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch highly for its authentic vintage military design and comfortable wearability.

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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