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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsZelos Great White 43

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$599

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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