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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.

Santurce Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch

Owners widely appreciate the Santurce Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch for its true GMT functionality and 38mm case size, which wears well despite its 15mm thickness. Some owners find the lack of a date window a drawback, while others consider the $750 price point to be good value for a titanium watch with a Miyota 9075 movement. One owner notes the end links detract from an otherwise excellent case and dial design. Overall, owners rate the Santurce Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch highly for its functional true GMT complication and well-proportioned 38mm case.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch38mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch300m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch$999

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.6mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$999
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