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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsPhoibos Argo

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
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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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Argo200m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Yellow
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
SII NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
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