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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch — 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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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.

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Case
41mm
Power Reserve
—
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
300m
Crystal
Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter41mm
Thickness12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug47mm
Lug Width20mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance300m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
Dial Color1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
LumeSuper-LumiNova
04

Movement

Caliber
ETA 2824-2
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleMatte
BezelRotating (dive)
Bracelet / strapNATO strap
HandsMercedes
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