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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsCincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)38mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)30m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)$650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Gold
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Sellita SW210
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$650

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)

The Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD) is praised for its Art Deco design and hometown symbolism, echoing the historic Union Terminal clock with striking colors. Owners highlight its 36mm size and 10.2mm thickness as comfortable for dressier occasions, particularly on a leather strap. The Sellita SW300 movement is noted as offering excellent value under $1000, though some find the lack of a screw-down crown and date function limits its everyday versatility. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD) highly for its iconic design and sentimental value at its price point.

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