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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition40mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition300m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition$1,400

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.4mm

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, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$1,400

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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 Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition

The Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition is praised for its compact 40mm case and the new Caliber 6R55 movement offering a 72-hour power reserve. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning dials as a strong suit for Seiko. However, the 6R movement's accuracy is a point of disappointment for some, who wish for improvements closer to other movements, though others accept it given the excellent overall package. Press images suggest the bracelet end links may appear disjointed. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition well, with the stunning dials and improved power reserve being the biggest reasons.

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