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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsTSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite

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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.

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite owners praise its comfortable titanium construction and interesting case lines, with notable rotor finishing and a meteorite dial that contributes to its perceived value. Some owners find the watch wears extremely well and is a favorite piece. Legibility can be a concern due to the 24-hour ring and branding against the meteorite dial. One owner noted that sizing the pin-and-collar bracelet was a difficult learning experience. Overall, owners rate the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite highly for its value proposition, particularly for the meteorite dial version, and its comfortable wearability.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite40mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite100m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite$850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$850
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