CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-IssuevsTissot Seastar 1000

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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

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

12.7mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$2,458

$875

lowest

Movement

ETA 2824-2

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Graded grey-black
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$875
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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.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value and solid build, with one reviewer calling it a comfortable, sporty, and affordable everyday watch with a great case and dial ratio. However, some owners find the Tissot Seastar 1000 too large and poorly proportioned, citing small indices on larger dials and a difficult-to-read bezel. Criticisms also include a non-reflective crystal causing glare, mediocre lume, and a subpar bracelet, with some feeling it is underwhelming for the price compared to other divers. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its value and solid build at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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