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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsSugess Seestern S446 GMT

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
Seestern S446 GMT
SugessSeestern S446 GMT
MSRP $269

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Seestern S446 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Seestern S446 GMT41h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Seestern S446 GMT100m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Seestern S446 GMT$269

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Tritium

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$269

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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 S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S446 GMT for its outstanding finishing and materials at its price point, with specific mentions of the cream or ivory dial, polished hands, and clear crystal offering superb legibility. Accuracy is generally good, with one owner reporting +2/3 seconds per day from the Seiko NH34A movement. Some owners find the lume is not a strong point, and the bracelet clasp could benefit from more micro-adjustment, with screw pins noted as cheap. The GMT hand is described as flat by some, and opinions are split on the "Sugess" versus "Seestern" logo. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S446 GMT highly for its beautiful dial and excellent build quality for the price.

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