CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-IssuevsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue at true scale

1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Diameter

41mm

41.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

49.5mm

Thickness

12.7mm

12.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$2,458

$595

lowest

Movement

ETA 2824-2

Seiko 4R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$595
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue

Owners widely praise the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch for its faithful recreation of military aesthetics and historical dial markings, with many finding its 41mm size and wearability excellent. The fixed spring bars are a liked feature for some, enabling secure NATO strap wear. However, criticism is directed at the "faux patina" lume, which some find too gold, glossy, or mismatched between hands and hour markers, with the hour markers' lume described as overly shiny and convex. Some owners also flag the steep pricing and fixed bars as drawbacks for those not preferring NATO straps. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch highly for its authentic vintage military design and comfortable wearability.

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

Owners widely report the Seiko Prospex Sea is a well-built watch at a fair price, with some finding its 41.7mm case size perfect while others with smaller wrists consider it big, thick, and heavy. Reviewers consistently praise the excellent lume and robust design. One owner notes the bezel action is smoother and more precise than some other Seiko divers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its value and proven design.