CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic WatchvsTissot Seastar 1000

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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 Watch at true scale

RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

12.7mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$1,875

$875

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch
Graded grey-black
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$875
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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 Watch

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.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value, solid build, and 300m water resistance, with reviewers highlighting its comfortable wearability and affordable price point for a sporty diver. Some owners find the bezel difficult to use and note glare from the crystal, while others criticize the lume and bracelet quality, with one owner describing the clasp as flimsy. Accuracy figures for the quartz models are excellent, and the Powermatic 80 movement is considered reliable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its strong value proposition as a sporty, affordable everyday watch.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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