CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-IssuevsYema Diver

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch for its faithful homage to the original, with specific call-outs for the dial markings, vintage logo, and luminous acrylic bezel. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate the Monnin-style case, which is noted for wearing beautifully, and the matte black dial with legible hands. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner noting under +2 seconds per day. The fixed lugs are seen by some as a drawback, though others consider them a positive feature for a tool watch. The "faux patina" lume receives mixed reactions, with some finding it too gold and glossy, while others favor it. The polished case finish is also noted as unusual for a military watch. Some owners question the value proposition at its price point, citing the ETA movement, though others see it as a strong alternative to more expensive options.

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner noted that this manual wind Yema Diver, while featuring a cool patina, is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value, positioning it as a fun second watch rather than an investment. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment, with one owner experiencing a water ingress issue.