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Bremont S302vsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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S302
BremontS302
MSRP $3,900
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S30240mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
S30240h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
S302300m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
S302$3,900
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-92AE
ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,900
$2,458

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Bremont S302

Owners widely praise the Bremont S302 for its balanced 40mm proportions, legible matte dial with attractive tan accents, and satisfying bezel action, with one owner noting its hard, scratch-resistant case. Reviewers highlight its 300m water resistance and GMT function, though some find the bezel integration a compromise and the GMT hand adjustment limited. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting theirs keeps accurate time and another noting potential alignment issues requiring service. The ETA movement at its price point is considered high by some reviewers. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Bremont S302 as a handsome and functional dive-style GMT, with its comfortable lug design and subtle appeal being key strengths.

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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