Bremont Supermarine 500MvsCWC 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.

Bremont Supermarine 500M at true scale

Supermarine 500M

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue at true scale

1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue

Diameter

43mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

13mm

12.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

500m

highest

300m

MSRP

$4,700

$2,458

lowest

Movement

Bremont BE-92AE

ETA 2824-2

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Bremont BE-92AE
ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,700
$2,458
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont Supermarine 500M

Owners widely praise the Bremont Supermarine 500M's stunning design, luxurious appearance, and excellent lume. Reviewers note its updated, legible dial and scratch-resistant hardened steel case with anti-reflective coating. Some owners find the 43mm case substantial, and one reviewer questions the long-term water resistance of its three-piece case construction. Criticisms include a second hand that can be hard to see in low light and bezel markings that could be more prominent, with one owner noting the lack of a dive suit extension on the bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Bremont Supermarine 500M highly for its rugged refinement and competitive pricing against more expensive brands.

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.