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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsZelos Spearfish 3

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$749

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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 Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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