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Ferro Race Master ChronographvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Race Master Chronograph
FerroRace Master Chronograph
MSRP $485
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Race Master Chronograph45.2mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Race Master Chronograph40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Race Master Chronograph50m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Race Master Chronograph$485
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45.2mm
41mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$2,458

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What people say

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Ferro Race Master Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Chronograph for its comfortable 39mm brushed steel case and jubilee bracelet, noting strong lume and a beautifully engraved caseback. One owner specifically appreciates the brand's clear movement descriptions and finds the watch a great value for the price. However, one user questioned its value, initially mistaking the movement for a less expensive option, and a pre-production buyer reported communication issues regarding delays. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Chronograph highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

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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