CWC (Cabot Watch Company) RN81 Diver Automatic WatchvsInvicta Pro Diver 47720

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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

Invicta Pro Diver 47720 at true scale

Pro Diver 47720

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

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Thickness

12.7mm

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Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$2,858

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Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 8215

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
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Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
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Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 8215

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,858
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Invicta Pro Diver 47720

Owners widely praise the Invicta Pro Diver 47720 for its exceptional build quality and value, with many highlighting its comfortable 40mm wearability and ease of adjustment, considering it a great starter automatic watch. Some owners note a thicker case compared to older models and a robust movement, though one owner reported a purple dial instead of blue as a quality control issue. A few reviewers mention poor lume, sharp edges on the case, and a desire for sapphire crystals over the mineral glass. Overall, owners rate the Invicta Pro Diver 47720 highly for its impressive value and solid construction at an affordable price.