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AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz ChronographvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
AVI-8P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
MSRP $315
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph43mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph50m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph$315
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
COMMAND PILOT
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$2,458

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What people say

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AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph for its vintage-inspired, cockpit instrument aesthetic and the functional meca-quartz chronograph movement. The blue dial is described as stunning with depth, and the aviation-style numerals and brushed steel case contribute to its look. One owner notes the non-sapphire crystal scratches easily, and another criticizes the highly reflective crystal and poor lume. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph highly for its collectible aviation tribute design and satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

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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