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CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC diver for its historical significance, build quality, and tool-watch nature, with many finding it comfortable and a go-to piece. Some owners appreciate the fixed springbars for NATO straps and the option of various case finishes. However, the CWC is frequently considered overpriced, with buyers paying a premium for the brand's history and reissue status, especially for the automatic version. The acrylic bezel's durability and the "faux patina" lume color are noted concerns for some. On balance, owners and reviewers find the CWC diver to be a well-built, historically significant tool watch, though many question its value proposition at its price point.

Sinn EZM 12

The Sinn EZM 12 is widely praised as a purpose-built tool watch for air rescue and medical professionals, with reviewers highlighting its innovative design for critical timing, including a one-hour countdown bezel, an internal 10-minute bezel, and a pulsometer for pulse-taking. Its Tegiment hardened case, Ar dehumidifying capsule, and easily removable components for decontamination and strap changes are consistently noted as practical strengths. Owners and reviewers also point to its value at around €2,527/$3,340 and robust magnetic resistance. However, some owners find the dial layout busy and the lume on the hands disappointing, while the winding and inner bezel crowns are reported as difficult to operate, and the 38-hour power reserve is considered less robust than expected for its serious purpose. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn EZM 12 highly for its unique, practical design and robust construction tailored for demanding professional use.

From video reviewers

The tegimented case and bezel offer superior scratch resistance. The dual rotating bezels, an inner count-up and outer countdown, allow for monitoring multiple timeframes simultaneously. Reviewers noted the pulse rotor for measuring heart rate as a unique function.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch41mm
EZM 1244mm
Power Reserve
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch
EZM 1238h
Water Resistance
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch300m
EZM 12200m
MSRP
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch$1,875
EZM 12$3,942

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
bead-blasted
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch
Black
Indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminescent

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 2836-2
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
None
Date, Day-Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$3,942
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