CWC (Cabot Watch Company) RN81 Diver Automatic WatchvsGlycine Combat Sub Bronze

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

CWC (Cabot Watch Company) RN81 Diver Automatic Watch at true scale

RN81 Diver Automatic Watch

Glycine Combat Sub Bronze at true scale

Combat Sub Bronze

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

12.7mm

10.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$2,858

$615

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Champagne
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,858
$615
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Reviews

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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) RN81 Diver Automatic Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) RN81 Diver Automatic Watch for its robust build and preferred dial layout, featuring an iconic big triangle and sword hands reminiscent of the 1980 original. The bezel action is described as nice and chunky, and the case wears beautifully. Some reviewers note the polished case sides and "faux patina" lume color as unusual or slightly glossy for a military-issued watch, and fixed springbars are flagged as a potential drawback. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it running 3 seconds fast per 24 hours. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) RN81 Diver Automatic Watch for its faithful homage design and solid construction, despite some reservations about its finishing and price point.

Glycine Combat Sub Bronze

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze for its slim 10mm case, comfortable wearability, and the appealing patina development that occurs naturally on the bronze. The lume is described as extraordinary, and the watch is noted for being shockingly accurate. Some owners dislike the shiny, non-bronze buckle, and one reviewer found the dial's gradient unappealing, though others appreciate its dynamic appearance. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze highly for its unique aesthetic and excellent value at its price point.

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