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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$725

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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.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

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