CWC RN81 Clearance Diver AutomaticvsSquale Super-Squale

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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 RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic at true scale

RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic

Squale Super-Squale at true scale

Super-Squale

Diameter

41mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

12.7mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$1,875

$1,230

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$1,230
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Reviews

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

CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic

Owners widely praise the CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch for its build quality and comfortable wear, with some appreciating the fixed springbars and historical significance as a tool watch. However, reviewers and owners note the "faux patina" lume color is considered too gold and glossy, and some find the polished case and dial text/logo less appealing. The CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch is also seen as overpriced by some, with concerns raised about the acrylic bezel's durability and import taxes for US buyers. On balance, owners and reviewers value the CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch for its faithful reissue design and historical connection, though price and specific aesthetic choices are points of contention.

Squale Super-Squale

Owners widely praise the Squale Super-Squale for its comfortable 38mm case, vintage skin diver aesthetic, and outstanding build quality for the price, with many highlighting the beads-of-rice bracelet as a standout feature and finding it a great value "go anywhere, do anything" watch. Some owners note the stock strap is not ideal and consider alternative strap options, while one enthusiast finds the 38mm case with 18mm lug width wears small. Accuracy of the Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported as ±7–20 seconds per day, which is considered not impressive by today's standards, though adequate for reliability and serviceability. Overall, owners rate the Squale Super-Squale highly for its vintage charm, comfortable wearability, and excellent value.