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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
SeikoAstron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition100m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition$2,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
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
3X62
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
25
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$2,600

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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 Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition is widely praised for its advanced GPS time and date adjustment capabilities, powered by light to eliminate battery changes. Owners and reviewers highlight its impressive accuracy and the convenience of automatic time zone updates, with some specifically commending the wearability of the 39mm size and its clean, simple design. However, reception of the GPS signal requires an unobstructed view of the sky, and manual time zone adjustments are necessary for Daylight Saving Time on some variants. One owner notes a slight imperfection in chapter ring alignment on the 39mm model. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition highly for its satellite-powered timekeeping and improved wearability in the 39mm configuration.

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