Side by side

Boldr Odyssey OriginalvsCWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Odyssey Original
BoldrOdyssey Original
MSRP $799
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Boldr Odyssey Original

Owners widely praise the Boldr Odyssey Original's value, with one noting the blue dial and bronze case develop an amazing patina and another highlighting the personalized purchase experience. The watch is available for $350 and comes in its original dive case. One owner observed that the 12 o'clock markers on a bronze variant were not straight. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Original highly for its developing patina and strong value proposition.

CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch for its faithful homage to vintage military divers, highlighting details like the dial markings, luminous acrylic bezel, vintage logo, and well-proportioned hands. One owner reports accuracy under +2 seconds per day. However, some find the "faux patina" lume too gold and glossy, and the polished case unusual for a military watch. The fixed lugs are noted as a potential drawback for some, though others appreciate them as a tool watch feature. Opinions on the value are split, with some questioning the $2.5k price point due to the ETA movement, while others see it as a strong alternative to more expensive watches. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch well for its vintage aesthetic and tool watch capabilities, despite some reservations about its price and specific execution details.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Original45.5mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Original42h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Original500m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Odyssey Original$799
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45.5mm
45mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
500m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Cali Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
ETA 2824
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Boldr Odyssey Original vs CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.