CWC [VAULT] CWC RN81 Diver Automatic WatchvsSquale Matic

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

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

Matic
SqualeMatic

Ref. matic-grey-rubber·MSRP $1,595

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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

Squale Matic at true scale

Matic

Diameter

45mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

51mm

Thickness

12.7mm

lowest

16mm

Water Resistance

300m

600m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$1,792

$1,595

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
12.7mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel
Water Resistance
300m
600m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,792
$1,595
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Reviews

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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.

Squale Matic

Owners widely praise the Squale Matic for its superb finishing and comfortable wearability, with many noting its vintage-inspired design and the 4 o'clock crown contributing to a compact feel on the wrist despite its 44mm size. Reviewers highlight the outstanding lume on the hands and the double-domed sapphire crystal as favorite features, while some owners find the bezel insert glossy and the lume on the orange indices to be almost non-existent. One owner dislikes how the oyster bracelet terminates at the springbars instead of sitting flush with the case. The Squale Matic is powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Matic highly for its robust build quality and comfortable, vintage-inspired ergonomics at its price point.

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