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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsFarer WORLD TIMER

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WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,525
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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch for its faithful homage to vintage military divers, highlighting details like the dial markings, luminous acrylic bezel, vintage logo, and well-proportioned hands. One owner reports accuracy under +2 seconds per day. However, some find the "faux patina" lume too gold and glossy, and the polished case unusual for a military watch. The fixed lugs are noted as a potential drawback for some, though others appreciate them as a tool watch feature. Opinions on the value are split, with some questioning the $2.5k price point due to the ETA movement, while others see it as a strong alternative to more expensive watches. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch well for its vintage aesthetic and tool watch capabilities, despite some reservations about its price and specific execution details.

Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its 39mm case size, comfortable wearability, and thoughtful case finishing with mixed polished and bead-blasted accents. Specific callouts include the PVD gold finish appearing bronze, a bronze inlay crown, shiny minute markers, a GMT ring, powerful lume, a sparkling case, and a comfortable bracelet or leather strap. The world-time complication is noted for its practicality and visual appeal, with some variants offering striking three-dimensional lume. However, some owners find the watch slightly small for larger wrists and one owner wishes the bracelet had microadjusts. A reviewer noted roughness at the edges of the micro pique dial structure where it meets other elements, which can make the date aperture appear rough in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its creative dial designs and excellent value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The watch offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the functional 24-hour disc and bidirectional bezel for world time tracking. No shared weaknesses were identified.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747
WORLD TIMER$1,525

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
World Timer
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
Sellita SW331-2
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,525
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