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CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic WatchvsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition

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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.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition is praised for its distinctive blue sea ice-inspired dial with a gradient effect and textured finish, celebrating its partnership with JAMSTEC. It is powered by the automatic Calibre 8L45 movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. The watch features a 42.6mm stainless steel case with a super-hard coating, a ceramic bezel, and a dual-curved sapphire crystal, offering 300m water resistance. Accuracy is rated between -5/+10 seconds per day. Overall, reviewers highlight the unique dial design and robust specifications as key strengths of the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch41mm
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition42.6mm
Power Reserve
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch300m
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition300m
MSRP
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch$1,875
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition$3,900

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
42.6mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.3mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 8L45
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$3,900
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