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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8004

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
Tourbillon Master SU8004
SugessTourbillon Master SU8004
MSRP $1,199

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Tourbillon Master SU800441mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Tourbillon Master SU800440h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Tourbillon Master SU80045m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Tourbillon Master SU8004$1,199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
300m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Seagull ST8230
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$1,199

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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.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8004

The tourbillon complication at this price point is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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