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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsSugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT

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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.

Sugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT for its 39mm sizing, 12mm thinness, and light yet solid feel, with many appreciating its legibility due to the matte dial, clear crystal, and strong lume, though one owner flags the lume as a weak point. The case finishing is considered excellent, and the blue dial and satin finish are favorably compared to alternatives. Some owners report issues with a loose bezel, with others finding it improved after tuning, and one owner notes the seconds hand is too short. The bracelet clasp lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and screw pins are difficult to remove. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at the price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT40mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT35h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT10m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Water Resistance
300m
10m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Tritium

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
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