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Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema
HamiltonJazzmaster Regulator Cinema
MSRP $1,475
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

The Hamilton Jazzmaster is widely praised for its value and refined design, with specific models highlighted for sophisticated skeletonization and minimalist aesthetics. Owners appreciate elegant dial work, such as the "spiky H" logo on the Skeleton or the open-heart design on other variants, and the slim profile of the Thinline Automatic is frequently noted. The Calibre H-10-S movement is recognized for its substantial 80-hour power reserve. However, opinions vary on the practicality of open-heart designs, with some finding them gimmicky or impacting legibility, particularly as wearers age. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from 2-3 seconds fast per day to less precise performance, and repair costs can be a consideration. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Hamilton Jazzmaster for its attractive design and accessible price point, with specific models offering unique aesthetic appeals.

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.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema42mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema50m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema$1,475
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.83mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-12
ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,475
$2,458
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