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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsSugess Seestern S456 GMT

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
Seestern S456 GMT
SugessSeestern S456 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Seestern S456 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Seestern S456 GMT40h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Seestern S456 GMT200m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Seestern S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.8mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
NH34
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.

Sugess Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S456 GMT for its excellent case finishing, deep blue sunburst dial, and crisp indices, with one owner rating the overall fit and finish 9.5 out of 10. The watch is noted for its legibility, strong lume that lasts about 4 hours, and accurate timekeeping around -4 seconds per day, with easy GMT hand adjustment. Some owners report issues with a loose or friction-based unidirectional bezel, while others find theirs tight and prefer a bidirectional GMT bezel. The sapphire crystal is described as clear and flat by some, but others find it very reflective with AR coating that could be improved. Sizing is generally considered good at 39mm with a 46mm lug-to-lug and 12mm thickness, though one owner expresses concern about its 49mm lug-to-lug and 41mm bezel diameter. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and dial at its price point.

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