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CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic WatchvsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch41mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch
The Sandford
Water Resistance
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch300m
The Sandford
MSRP
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch$1,875
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch
Charcoal
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$1,850
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