CWC [VAULT] CWC RN81 Diver Automatic WatchvsOrient Sports Diver

[VAULT] CWC RN81 Diver Automatic Watch
CWC[VAULT] CWC RN81 Diver Automatic Watch

Ref. vault-cwc-rn81-clearance-diver-automatic-watch·MSRP $1,792

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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.

CWC [VAULT] CWC RN81 Diver Automatic Watch at true scale

[VAULT] CWC RN81 Diver Automatic Watch

Orient Sports Diver at true scale

Sports Diver

Diameter

45mm

43.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

51mm

Thickness

12.7mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

50h

MSRP

$1,792

$745

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Orient F6724

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
43.6mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
51mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Orient F6724
Power Reserve
0h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,792
$745
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Reviews

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

CWC [VAULT] CWC RN81 Diver Automatic Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC RN81 Diver Automatic Watch for its vintage-inspired aesthetic, milspec bezel, and lume details, with many finding it incredibly legible even in the dark. The watch is considered great value for its price, featuring top-notch crown, bezel, and case finishing, and has proven durable, surviving accidental drops. Some owners find the case a bit thick and large, and one owner prefers the PVD finish over the polished case. Overall, owners rate the CWC RN81 Diver Automatic Watch highly for its legibility and robust build at its price point.

Orient Sports Diver

Owners widely praise the Orient Sports Diver for its stylish appearance and value, with one owner selecting it over microbrands for its in-house movement and original design. The starburst blue dial and pebble-like design are noted as attractive features. Some find the watch too large and thick, and one owner considers the black lume inadequate for diving. The in-house Cal.F6N42 movement is not the most accurate, and a minor criticism is the lack of a lumed pip on the bezel's zero marker. Overall, owners rate the Orient Sports Diver highly for its stylish appearance and value for money.

From video reviewers

The Orient Star Diver features excellent legibility due to its luminous hands and markers, along with sapphire crystal. The watch has a power reserve indicator.