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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsTissot Classic Dream

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Classic Dream42mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Classic Dream40h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Classic Dream$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
8.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
White
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
11 1/2'''
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$350

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream

The Tissot Classic Dream is widely praised for its exceptional value, with owners and reviewers citing its Swiss movement, sapphire crystal, and traditional design as key strengths. Its thin 8.1mm profile and 42mm case are noted for excellent wearability, and the white dial with Roman numerals is described as dazzling. Some owners express a desire for an automatic movement and higher water resistance, while others prefer a smaller 38mm case size. The silver dial's indexes are flagged as less visible due to the absence of luminescent treatment. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot Classic Dream a standout value proposition for its dressy aesthetic and Swiss-made components.

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