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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$2,458

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What people say

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Bremont Altitude Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

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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