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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$425

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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.

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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