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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsSeestern S446 GMT

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
S446 GMT
SeesternS446 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
S446 GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
S446 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
S446 GMT100m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
S446 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Cream
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Seiko NH34A GMT
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41hh
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$299

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What people say

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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.

Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S446 GMT for its stunning finishing and extreme value, with a sapphire crystal and adjustable clasp. The winding action is noted as buttery smooth, and the 39.5mm case size is considered very wearable. Some owners, however, flag the lume as a weak point and one owner found the bracelet clasp lacked sufficient micro-adjustment. The Seestern S446 GMT is considered an extreme value for the dollar. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S446 GMT highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition at its price point.

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