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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsSinn U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option
SinnU50 SDR with TEGIMENT option
MSRP $3,326
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.

Sinn U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option

The Sinn U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option is widely praised for its robust submarine steel construction, impressive 50bar water resistance, and excellent anti-reflective coating. Owners and reviewers highlight its toolish, legible dial, satisfyingly tactile bezel, and the outstanding scratch resistance provided by the TEGIMENT hardening. Some owners note the lume is underwhelming, and a few find the clasp aesthetically large and chunky despite its functional diver's extension. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option highly for its exceptional build quality and scratch resistance at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option41mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option38h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option500m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option$3,326

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
bead-blasted
Water Resistance
300m
500m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminescent

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$3,326
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