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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsLinde Werdelin Spidolite White Dial

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
Spidolite White Dial
Linde WerdelinSpidolite White Dial
MSRP $7,619
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.

Linde Werdelin Spidolite White Dial

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite White Dial is widely praised for its striking, identifiable design and extreme lightness due to its skeletonized case and dial. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the unique case-to-strap connection and visible screws as successful design elements. The watch offers a comfortable wearing experience, with its titanium construction contributing to surprising lightness despite its 44mm x 15mm dimensions. One owner notes the LW04 self-winding movement has a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Linde Werdelin Spidolite White Dial highly for its unique skeletonized design and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Spidolite White Dial44mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Spidolite White Dial42h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Spidolite White Dial300m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Spidolite White Dial$7,619

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
ETA 2892
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$7,619
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