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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
GMT Banff
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$2,458

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What people say

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Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

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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