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Bremont S502vsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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S502
BremontS502
MSRP $5,100
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
S50243mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
S50240h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
S502500m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
S502$5,100
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
16.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
16.5mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-93-2AE
ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,100
$2,458

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What people say

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Bremont S502

The Bremont S502 is widely praised for its attractive full-stealth, black DLC treatment, and the beige lume that complements its Spec Ops design, with a burnt-orange GMT hand enhancing legibility. Owners find the watch handsome and cool, appreciating the 'black & tan' aesthetic suitable for hard wear. The Bremont S502 features a 502m water-resistance rating and a 42-hour power reserve, powered by a chronometer-rated Bremont BE-93-2AV automatic movement. While many like the NATO strap for its aesthetic and how it ties in with the PVD metalwork, some prefer the original black rubber strap for its comfort and custom fit. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Bremont S502 highly for its stealthy aesthetic and robust build.

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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