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Norqain Adventure 40mmvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Adventure 40mm
NorqainAdventure 40mm
MSRP $4,283
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Adventure 40mm40mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Adventure 40mm41h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Adventure 40mm200m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Adventure 40mm$4,283
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.55mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NORQAIN NN08
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,283
$2,458

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What people say

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Norqain Adventure 40mm

The Norqain Adventure 40mm is praised for its legibility, particularly the fully luminous dial on some variants, and its reliable movement. Owners express a desire for smaller case sizes within the Adventure line. One reviewer noted slight backplay in the bezel's 60 clicks and described the lume as somewhat lacking on a 42mm model. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Adventure 40mm for its legibility and the availability of smaller case options.

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.

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