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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
The Sandford40h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
The Sandford100m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Charcoal
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$1,850

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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