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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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IM Mechanical
OblvloIM Mechanical
MSRP $178
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
IM Mechanical42mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$2,458

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What people say

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Oblvlo IM Mechanical

Owners praise the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's cool looks, good lume, and bubble crystal, with one owner finding it wears smaller than expected and is easy to read. However, timekeeping is noted as running fast, approximately +15 to 30 seconds per day. One owner finds the dial design unusual with calendar functions in chronograph-style subdials. On balance, owners appreciate the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's aesthetics and wearability, despite inconsistent timekeeping.

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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