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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMTvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
C125
ETA 2824-2
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$2,458

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What people say

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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

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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