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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsNorqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm
NorqainWild ONE Skeleton 42mm
MSRP $7,673

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm42mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm41h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm200m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm$7,673

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
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
NORQAIN NN08S
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$7,673

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm is praised for its bold design, lightweight feel, and comfortable wearability, featuring a legible skeletonized dial and a unique composite case construction. It is powered by a COSC-certified automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. On balance, reviewers highlight the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm as a handsome and shock-resistant statement watch, with its unique construction and bold aesthetic being key selling points.

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