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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$459

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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