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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsSugess Seestern S434 Pro Diver

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
Seestern S434 Pro Diver
SugessSeestern S434 Pro Diver
MSRP $249

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Seestern S434 Pro Diver40mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Seestern S434 Pro Diver40h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Seestern S434 Pro Diver200m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Seestern S434 Pro Diver$249

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
2 Salmon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
NH35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$249

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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.

Sugess Seestern S434 Pro Diver

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S434 Pro Diver for its impressive finishing and craftsmanship at its price point, highlighting the applied indices that play with light, excellent BGW9 lume, and attractive color options. Specific positive notes include the domed sapphire crystal, short lug-to-lug, and on-the-fly clasp adjustment. However, some owners report quality control issues such as misaligned bezels or indices, while others with V2 models experience no such problems. Caveats include slight bezel back play, light AR coating on the crystal, and a clasp that could be smoother, with one owner desiring a color-matched date wheel. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S434 Pro Diver highly for its exceptional value and build quality, particularly the dial finishing and lume.

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