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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 BlackvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
CWCAutomatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
MSRP $1,249
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

3 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black41mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black300m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black$1,249
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black (SF300 AS120)
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,249
$2,458

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What people say

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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black

Owners widely praise the CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black for its brushed chapter ring, precise 120-click bezel, clear sapphire crystal, excellent case finishing, and significantly improved lume. The watch is considered a terrific value with solid construction. Some owners express a preference for a matte finish for a more tool-like appearance, though polished versions offer a dressier look and easier scratch removal. On balance, owners rate the CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black highly for its tool-like features and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is smooth. The price has increased due to popularity.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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