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CWC GS Sapphire Military Green WatchvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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GS Sapphire Military Green Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Military Green Watch
MSRP $333
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Military Green Watch36.5mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Military Green Watch40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Military Green Watch200m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Military Green Watch$333
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36.5mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Military Green Watch, Black Case with Green Dial
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$2,458

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What people say

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CWC GS Sapphire Military Green Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Military Green Watch for its grab-and-go quartz accuracy, sapphire crystal, screw-down crown and case back, and 200m water resistance, a unique combination for a field watch. The 36.5mm case is noted for its subtle size and solid build quality, fitting well with the brand's military heritage and functional, attractive simplicity. Some owners find the watch pricey, particularly with recent tariff and exchange rate increases, and fixed lugs can present a challenge for thicker straps. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Military Green Watch highly for its robust, practical field watch design and reliable quartz movement.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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