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Bremont MBIIvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$2,458

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What people say

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

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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