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CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - NavigatorvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator
CWCBritish Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator
MSRP $274
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator36.5mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator50m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator$274
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
36.5mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator (with Date)
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.412
ETA 2824-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$274
$2,458

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What people say

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CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator

The CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator is praised for its legible, heritage-inspired design and robust, bead-blasted 316L stainless steel case with welded spring bars. Owners report it is tough and suitable for everyday wear, with one noting very little wear after extended use. Lume performance is considered adequate by reviewers, and its 50m water resistance is an improvement over vintage issued models. The watch is noted for its practicality and military history. Some owners feel it lacks the "soul" of vintage models, and the rotor of its Sellita SW200-1 movement is described as noticeably audible. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator highly for its functional, heritage-inspired design and robust build at its price point.

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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