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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsStudio Underd0g The Gimlet

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
The Gimlet
Studio Underd0gThe Gimlet
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
The Gimlet39.5mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
The Gimlet40h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
The Gimlet
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
The Gimlet$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$1,000

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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.

Studio Underd0g The Gimlet

Studio Underd0g The Gimlet is praised for its playful, layered dial construction featuring a textured sapphire disc over a luminous base, creating depth and animation, and its comfortable 38mm case dimensions. Owners note its attractive dial color and combination, though some find the design too similar to other models and question the aesthetic of the visible dial screws. The watch utilizes a reliable, tactile Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Studio Underd0g The Gimlet highly for its unique dial construction and comfortable wearability.

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