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Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition OxfordvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Naos Automatik Edition Oxford
SternglasNaos Automatik Edition Oxford
MSRP $701
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
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford38mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford42h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford50m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford$701
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.4mm
47mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$2,458

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford for its elegant Bauhaus design, particularly the "Alabaster" dial described as a warm grey, beige, or silver, and its well-proportioned handset with distinctive red accents. The compact lugs and sapphire crystal are also highlighted as positive design elements contributing to its wearability. However, some owners find the movement audible and the small crown difficult to grip, making winding and setting inconvenient. One owner noted the finishing is not comparable to higher-end brands. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford highly for its attractive, affordable Bauhaus aesthetic and versatile wearability.

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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