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Citizen Promaster DivervsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Promaster Diver
CitizenPromaster Diver
MSRP $338
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Diver41mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver200m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Promaster Diver$338
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E168
ETA 2824-2
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$338
$2,458

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Promaster Diver

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Diver for its lightweight titanium construction and comfortable wear, noting its handsome dial made from recycled materials and excellent specifications for the price. Some owners report a slightly misaligned bezel and chapter ring on their example, while others find the bezel action spongy and the bracelet subpar. The overall finish is described as unremarkable due to its brushed titanium. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Diver highly for its value and comfortable, lightweight titanium build.

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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